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 Temple info -2424 கோயில் தகவல் -2424 Bindhu Madhava Perumal Temple, Thuthipattu, Vellore Bindhu Madhava Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thuthipattu in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. The Temple was renovated during the King Krishna Deva Raya of Vijayanagar kingdom and completed by Narasimha Ballala. This temple is considered to be one of the Pancha Madhava Temples in India. The Pancha Madhava Temples in India are; 1) Bindu Madhava is one among them in Thuthipattu near Ambur in Tamilnadu and another similar Madhava Temple is in Varanasi. 2) Veni Madhava at Prayag or Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh in North India. 3) Kunti Madhava at Pitapuram near Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. 4) Sethu Madhava at Rameshwaram in Tamilnadu. 5) Sundara Madhava at Thiruanantapuram or Trivandrum in Kerala Legends There are 5 (Five) Madhava temples in India; 1) Bindu Madhava is one among them in Thuthipattu near Ambur in Tamilnadu and another similar Madhava Temple is in Varanasi.

 Temple info -2423 கோயில் தகவல் -2423 Kunti Madhava Swamy Temple Pithapuram Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple Pithapuram is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is one of the five temples which were established by the Indra, God of Heaven. Kunthi Madhava Swamy Temple Pithapuram History As per the Legends, Chitraketu was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu was taught with Spiritual truths by the serpent king Adi Sesha during his tough times. Chitraketu became proud as Adi Sesha himself visited his house.  While leaving his palace, Adi Sesha gifted him with a Vimana to fly around. Chitraketu while passing through Mount Kailash he noticed that Lord Siva had kept his arm around Parvati Devi.  On seeing this Chitraketu smiled and said that you are embracing mother Parvati in front of Ganas.  Angered Parvati cursed Chitraketu to take birth as a demon, Chitraketu apologised for his ignorance and politely accepted the curse. Chitraketu took the birth as the demon Vritrasura to the Prajapati Tvashta, who was a

Temple info -2422 கோயில் தகவல் -2422 Mudukangkulam Ambalavanar Temple, Virudhunagar Address Mudukangkulam Ambalavanar Temple, Virudhunagar Mudukangkulam, Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu – 626106 Phone: +91 94431 18313, 99768 35232 Moolavar Ambalavanar       Amman Sivagami Sundari Introduction Mudukangkulam Ambalavanar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Mudukangkulam village, Virudhunagar district, Tamilnadu. Here the Presiding deity is called as Ambalavanar and Mother is called as Sivagami Sundari. From Madurai, Kariyapatti is 29 km and from there Mudukangkulam is 15 km to reach this place. Puranic Significance  Ravana’s wife was Mandodari. When she was a maiden, she sought the guidance of the demon guru Shukracharya to resolve the marriage impasse. Shukracharya advised her to worship Lord Shiva, explaining that there was a pond (a tank with lotuses) in the city of Tenpandi (now known as Thirupandiyur) where a lingam named Ambalavanar was worshipped. Mandodari performed

Temple info -2421 கோயில் தகவல் -2421 Padaveetamman Koil Padi, Chennai This temple is located on the side of the main road in Padi area of Chennai. There is no Rajagopuram. But the towering neem tree makes up for that. This is very Near to Lucas TVS Factory and also to Sundram Fastners Ltd. I have worked in Sundaram Fastners Ltd., for 8 Years and I have Visted the temple many times   Since there is a plinth at the base of the neem tree, they have not changed it and have built a small sanctum sanctorum. If you see the statue of the goddess up to Sirasu, it reminds you of Renuka Parameshwari. But if you look closely, you can see the difference between Amman's head without the Agni Jwalai crown and the Nagakudai. Because of this structure and worshiped by warriors, she is also called Goddess Durga. Ganapati, Sirasu Amman, Mariamman, Bala Murugan and Utsava Patavettamman in the same circular temple give a full moon-like beauty. A large number of devotees consider Padavettam Mana as a fa

 Temple info -2420 கோயில் தகவல் -2420 Methaleeswarar Temple, Kundrathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Methaleeswarar Temple, Kundrathur, Chennai, Tamil NaduMethaleeswarar Temple, Kundrathur, Chennai, Tamil NaduMethaleeswarar Temple, Kundrathur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Lord Methaleeswarar and He is considered to be an incarnation of  Lord Shiva. He Blesses His Devotees along with His Consort Goddess Abhayambikai Ambal. This Temple is located very close to  Kundrathur Murugan Temple and the Kundrathur Taluk Office. . This Temple has a  five tiered Rajagopuram and it is decorated using 7 Kalasam. Like  Other Temple, this Temple also has a Dwajastambam. Both the Presiding Deity and His Consort have  Separate Shrine. This place is well connected and Bus facility is available from all parts of Chennai City. This Temple has a huge Kubera  Ganapathy Mandapam. There are Sub Shrines for Lord Vinayaka, Navagraha and Murugan, Venugopalar, Anjaneyar, Naga Devathais, Gaja La

 Temple info -2419 கோயில் தகவல் -2419 After worshiping the Gods on the banks of the Vaigai River, visiting the Gods on the banks of the Cauvery River, and praying to the deities who grace the banks of the Palaantangari, Sekkizhar, who blessed the great book called the History of the Kandahiswarar Temple: Periya Puranam, approached the town where the Kusasthalai River flows. On the way, he saw a magnificent temple. It is a temple built by the Chola king. It is a land where bananas and coconuts are cultivated. It is a region where mountains and cold go hand in hand. That Shivanati decided to visit the Lord at the foot of the mountain and stay there for some time to do penance. He lost himself in the presence of the colossal Shivalingamurtha. He concentrated all his thoughts in Shivapada and submitted them. He surrendered himself to Shiva. This is called surrender. 🛕 One day Lord Shiva gave a wonderful vision to that servant. At that very moment, the slave realized that all his pride had

 Temple info -2418 கோயில் தகவல் -2418 Thiruvettisvarar Temple, Thiruvettisvaranpettai, Triplicane Chennai Thiruvettisvarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Thiruvettisvaranpettai in Triplicane, Chennai.  Vaippu Sthalam It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. This place is also called as Thirupattinam.   According to one legend, Goddess Lakshmi fervently prayed to Lord Shiva at this very site, seeking His blessings for a union with Lord Vishnu. In another captivating tale, Arjuna, also known as Partha, unknowingly engaged in a combat with Lord Shiva, mistaking Him for a mere hunter. During this intense encounter, Arjuna inadvertently wounded Lord Shiva's head, leaving a distinctive scar on the Shiva Linga. Hence, this Linga is also known as the Parthaprakara Linga. Historical accounts suggest that the temple's origins trace back to the 7th century CE or even earlier. It was initially constructed but la

 Temple info -2417 கோயில் தகவல் -2417 Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal Temple, West Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Sri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal Temple, West  Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil NaduSri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal Temple, West  Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil NaduSri Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal Temple, West  Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu The Main Deity is  Prasanna Venkata Narasimha Perumal and his Consort  Sri Alarmel Mangai Thayar  The Temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. The Dwajasthambam, Palipedam and Garudalwar sannadhi are immediately after the Rajagopuram. In the outer prakaram sannadhi for Sri Alarmel Mangai Thayar, Andal, Chakkarathalwar, Yoga Narasimhar and Vahana Mandapam. In the Sanctum Moolavar Venkatesa Perumal is with Sridevi and Boodevi. There is a Narasimhar statue  made of five Metals under the feet of Moolavar. ( as per legend this Narasimhar Vikragam was found while digging a pit for new construction of the Perumal Temple). Sr

 Temple info -2416  கோயில் தகவல் -2416 Sri Vaitheeswarar Temple / Sri Vaidhyanathar Temple / Vikrama Chozha Temple, Chinthamani, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu. The Second visit to this Shiva Temple was a part of the Villupuram Heritage Walk organized by History Trails, on the 24th and 25th of July 2021. The First visit to this Sri Vaitheeswarar temple was a part of the Villupuram temples visit on 8th June 2019. This place is being called locally as Chinthamani Nallur. Moolavar  : Sri Vaitheeswarar / Sri Vaidyanathar Consort    : Sri Thaiyal Nayaki. Some of the salient features of this temple are… The temple is facing east with an entrance arch. The stucco image of Shiva Linga is on the top of the arch. Balipeedam and Nandi are in front of mukha mandapam. In sanctum, moolavar is a little tall on a round avudayar. In Koshtam, Bickshadanar / Pichadanar, Vinayagar with samara & Venkotrakudai, Oorthuva Thandavar ( Natarajar ), Dakshinamurthy ( holding Damru & Deepam and Kallala ma

Temple info -2415 கோயில் தகவல் -2415  Sembakkam Bala Tripura sundari. And Divine Kali Temple  This place is about one hour away from Chennai,it is called sembakkam close to Mambakkam  a  Very rural village setting and beautifull serene drive. There is a Sivan temple  1700 years old adjacent to Bala peetam . The family had this divine child Bala Come and stayed in their house for the last 27years. The whole family are sculptors and sculpt various Deities and send them around the world. The father and his two sons are in this profession . When They create ,sculpt these marvelous art form they themselves become one with that giving life to the stone. Bala wanted a larger place where people could come and see her.They asked some friend who had 15 Acres of land to build a place for Bala. That night she came and spoke to the son you have so much  Land behind your house and you go and ask others. I want you to build my temple behind your existing house. The family and five close friends poole

 Temple info -2414 கோயில் தகவல் -2414 Kottiyoor Temple, Thrisur For Kottiyoor Festival, see Kottiyoor Vysakha Mahotsavam. Kottiyoor Temple is a prominent Shiva temple in Kottiyoor, Kannur, Kerala, India. It was under the Kattan dynasty of Puralimala, from which the name 'Katti-yoor' originated[citation needed]. This name later evolved into Kottiyoor in the local dialect. Vadakkeshwaram Temple is the common name of the temple from ancient times, but some of the local people address the temple as Ikkare Kottiyoor as it is on the bank of the river close to the Kottiyoor village, to differentiate it from the shrine in the other side of the river. Thruchherumana Kshetram is also another name by which temple is known. The temple is a special category temple under Malabar Devaswom board. Kottiyoor Temple Thruchherumana Temple (തൃചേരുമന ക്ഷേത്രം) Main shrine at Kottiyoor surrounded by sacred grove Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Kannur district Deity Shiva Festivals Kottiyoor Vy