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Temple info -2403 கோயில் தகவல் -2403  Megheswar Temple – Leap in the Odhisan Temple  The grandeur of the Odishan architecture reached its zenith with the Meghesvara Temple which is one among the first nava-ratha plan temples in Odisha. As the architects were experimenting to move from sapta-ratha plan to nava-ratha, therefore this did not result in a perfect model rather a contracted one. In this contracted model, the pagas are of varying width resulting in a non-symmetrical appearance. Pabhaga continues to have five moulding pattern, carved with different designs. Jangha is divided into two equal storeys separated by a madhya-bandhana consisted of three mouldings. All the pagas follow the two-storey pattern except the raha-paga which is built in a single storey. Lower storey is decorated with vajra-mundis while upper storey has pidha-mundis. In its pristine time, the temple would have boasted of its many exquisite images, only few now remains in situ in different conditions o...

Temple info -2402 கோயில் தகவல் -2402  Biranchinarayan Temple, Palia Sri Biranchinarayan Temple is in Palia village, which is located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south of Bhadrak District, Odisha, India on the way from Bhadrak to Chandabali. It occupies a significant place in the cultural map of Odisha state of India. Today, the standing Biranchi Narayan Temple stands as evidence of the heritage of Surya Upasana in Odisha. Biranchi Narayan is another name for Lord Surya, the Sun God of light and lustre. The existing temple is dedicated to Biranchi-narayan, who is enshrined as a roughly four-faced image of the Sun. A square stone slightly tapering towards the top contains four carved images of the Sun god in relief, on the four sides of a slab. The figures hold two lotuses in two hands, as usual, and are depicted standing on chariots drawn by seven horses. Architecturally, the temple can be dated to the 13th century. It was renovated and reconstructed in the beginning of the 20th century ...

Temple info -2401 கோயில் தகவல் -2401  Tradition Kept Alive At Madheswaran Temple On Thadagam Road Indians have been grazers and farmers from time immemorial. The people of the Kongu region specialized in cattle rearing. The herders led a nomadic life. They lived in settlements called ‘Pattis’ along with their cattle. Indian people lived in villages, city clusters, in the forests and also as nomadic cattle grazers. It was a diverse and complete country. The wealth of a person was measured based on the heads of cattle owned by him or her. Ancient epics like Mahabharata talk about the cattle wealth of the land and the stories associated with the same. The lands of the Kongu country are little hardy and therefore one had to toil a bit more in order to get the desired results. Therefore the farmers reared cattle in order to supplement their income. The black cotton soil, red soil and the soil which nurtured forests were found side by side in the Coimbatore region. No wonder the soil div...

 Temple info -2400 கோயில் தகவல் -2400 Katyayani Kalyana Sundareswara Temple, Tiruveezhimizhalai near Kumbakonam Katyayani sametha Kalyana Sundareswarar Temple is located in Tiruveezhimizhalai which is at a distance of 26 Km from Kumbakonam and 10 Km from Poonthotham. From Kumbakonam one has to reach Nachiyar Koil and take the Nachiyar Koil Poonthotham Road to reach Tiruveezhimizhalai. The Google Map Location of the same is below, Katyayani Devi Worship blesses one with early Happy Married Life and Good Children. It is to be noted that Radha devi in Brindavan and Andal in Srivilliputur worshipped Katyayani devi in Margazhi/Margaseersha month.  The Following sloka is to be recited for blessings and it is inscribed in stone here, "Devendrani Namasthubyam Devendra Priya Bhamini, Vivaha Bhagyam Arogyam Putra Labham cha Dehime ! Pathim Dehi Sutham Dehi Sowbhagyam Dehi Me Subhe ! Sowmangalyam Subham Gnanam Dehi me Siva sundari ! Katyayani Mahamaye Mayoginyadeeswari, Nandagopa sutham ...

 Temple info -2399 கோயில் தகவல் -2399 Akkikavu Bhagavathy Temple HISTORY Akkikavu Bhagavathy temple stands on the Choondal Kuttipuram Highway, in Thalappilly Taluk in Thrissur District, about 5 km from Kunnamkulam. The temple is believed to be more than 800 years old. The name Akkikavu is associated with the legend about the origin of this temple. One of the ancestors of the Nair - Panikkar family of Pattathil Melethil who lived near the place where the temple is situated today, was an expert in Maddalam, a percussion instrument, and he used to perform in the Palace of Shaktan Thampuran. While he was staying in the Palace, he contracted smallpox and he was sent back to his house. The sick man, weakened by the affliction had a vision and he reached the place where the temple is situated today. There he had an astounding vision of the Goddess in the middle of high flames. With this sight of the Goddess, the man was miraculously cured. On being informed about this the next day, Saktha...

 Temple info -2398 கோயில் தகவல் -2398 Sri Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple, Girinagar, Bengaluru The Sri Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Girinagar, Bengaluru, is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya). Built in the 16th century, this sacred site honors Lord Hanuman, known as a divine protector and symbol of courage. The temple’s location near the Girinagar lake offers visitors stunning views and an appreciation for its grand architecture. Sri Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple Located at Avadhoota Datta Peetham in Girinagar, the Sri Karya Siddhi Anjaneya Swamy Temple is believed to fulfill the wishes of its devotees, as implied by its name. Sri Ganapathi Sacchidananda Swamiji installed the statue of Hanuman here. Hanuman, a monkey god, served Lord Rama and played a key role in the Ramayana by finding Sita and battling Ravana, the king of Lanka. Devotees worship Hanuman in various forms such as Veera Hanuman, Panchamukhi Hanuman, Shanti Hanuman, and Pra...

Temple info -2397 கோயில் தகவல் -2397  Ponnambaleshwarar Temple / பொன்னம்பலேஸ்வரர் ஆலயம், Sembakkam, Vembedu, Kattur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. This Jeeva Samadhi temple is dedicated to Sri Ponnambala Swamigal, Chinna Ponnambala Swamigal and his disciple Palaniswamy Swamigal. Ponnambala Swamigal is in the sanctum sanctorum and a Shiva Lingam is installed. His disciple Chinna Ponnambala Swamigal‘s samadhi is in the mandapam and a Rishabam is installed over the Samadhi. The disciple Pazhani Swamigal’s Samadhi is on the south side of the mukha mandapam. A tablet with images of Shiva Lingam and Rishabam is installed on the Samadhi.  Chinna Ponnambalam Swamigal attained Samadhi a day after Ponnambala Swamigal.  Annapoorana and Dhandayuthapani are in the praharam.  Sri Ponnambala Swamigal and Sri Thirumeni linga Swamigal also called as Chinna Ponnambala Swamigal are called as Twin siddhars, since both are found together always. They used to meet Sri Periya Chidamba...

Temple info -2396 கோயில் தகவல் -2396  Ranganathaswamy Temple, Sothamangalam Temple Details  Moolavar (Main Deity)                                              Sridevi Bhoodevi sametha Sri Ranganathaswamy.                                             Sri Ranganatha Swamy is in Nindra thirukolam ( Standing Posture).  Utchavar (Festival Deity)                                              Sri Ranganathaswamy with Sridevi and Bhoodevi Thayars.  Other Sanithis                                              Alwar and Andal sanithi...

Temple info -2395 கோயில் தகவல் -2395 Sunchanagatte Kodandaramar Temple, Karnataka   Have you ever seen a temple of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita without Hanuman? Have you ever seen a temple with Sita to the right of Rama? Well if you haven't you can see them here in this one of a kind Chunchunkatte Kodandarama Swamy temple. (Chunchunkatte near Saligrama and Hosaholalu). A very nice temple on the banks of Kaveri river.  Many unique aspects 1. Two dwaja sthambas 2. Sita to the right of Rama- this to please a devotee/sage who wanted to see them this way. 3. The sound of the river and falls can be heard in the temple but the garbagudi is a totally silent (nishabhdh) zone as Rama desired silence.  4. Hanuman is not seen in the garbagudi as this is a time when Rama, Lakshmana and Sita were in the forest and Rama had not yet met Sita. Note: there is a tall statue of Hanuman near the entry to the falls/temple. 5. There is a legend about a tribal couple Chuncha and Chunchi but we ...

 Temple info -2394 கோயில் தகவல் -2394 Sri Govardhana Kshetra's Artificial Rock Temple Is One Of Basavanagudi's Hidden Gems! To The Point: Made out of artificial rock, Sri Govardhana Kshetra in Basavanagudi is among Bangalore’s unique temples that deserve a visit. Right from the tunnel that leads into the temple to the deity of Lord Krishna holding the Govardhana hill, there are quite a few aspects that set this temple apart from the others. If you’re an art and culture enthusiast in Bangalore, you probably already know about the numerous interesting temples in the city. From stunning Shiva temples to offbeat Ganesha temples, there are just so many divine destinations within the ooru for you to explore. Adding to those, we keep stumbling upon lesser-known and equally unique religious spots… like the Sri Govardhana Kshetra, for instance. Who would have thought a unique temple like this would be hidden in plain sight, barely 300 metres from the famed Nandi Temple? Created out of a...

Temple info -2393 கோயில் தகவல் -2393  Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra is a small temple located in front of the Gangamma temple and diagonally opposite to the Kadu Malleshwara temple on 2nd Temple Street, Malleswaram layout in the north-western area of Bangalore city, Karnataka, India. Sri Dakshinamukha Nandi Tirtha Kalyani Kshetra Nandi Tirtha Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Bangalore Deity Shivalinga (Shiva) Shivalinga (Shiva) Location Malleswaram State Karnataka Country India Geographic coordinates 13.0050451°N 77.5731576°E The temple is also known as Nandi Tirtha, Nandishwara teertha, Basava teertha or simply as Malleswaram Nandi gudi. The main deity of the temple is Shiva,in the form of a Shiva Linga (lingam). The temple was rediscovered in 1997 after being buried for 400 years. Toponymy The focal point of this temple is a unique stone Nandi which is positioned facing the Southern direction – Dakshina ...