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Temple info -2974. Nagaraja Temple,Manjakombai,Nilgiris. நாகராஜா கோயில்,மஞ்சகொம்பை,நீலகிரி

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  Nagaraja Temple, Manjakombai, Kundah, Nilgiris Nagaraja Temple is a Hindu Temple located in Manjakombai (Manihada) Village in Kundah Taluk near Ooty Hill Station in picturesque Nilgiris Hills in Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. The deity in this temple is considered a powerful. The temple lies in a calm and serene location surrounded by fresh air which creates a perfect environment for worship and meditation. Legends Construction of this Temple: The people of Manjakombai began digging the ground for collecting sand in order to build a temple in the place. On digging for a few meters, they heard a sound and is said to have found a Nagaraja idol and a couple of caves beneath the ground. A rock is believed to have obstructed the construction work on further digging, which upon removal had revealed the presence of a live snake. A temple for the Goddess and Nagaraja were later raised in the same place. It is that snake which is still believed to be alive. Underground Tunnel between Na...

Temple info -1276 Mariamman Temple,Ooty,Nilgiris மாரியம்மன் கோயில், ஊட்டி,நீலகிரி

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 Temple info -1276 கோயில் தகவல் -1276   Mariamman Temple, Ooty, Nilgiris Mariamman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Hindu Goddess of Rain located in Ooty Town in Ooty Taluk of Nilgiris District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is located near the market in Ooty Hill Station. Mariamman, the mother Goddess is widely considered to be a form of the goddess Kali. Mariamman is also referred to as Seethala Gowri or Mahamaayi. Legends According to legend, Every Tuesday merchants from Coimbatore came to this region to trade with the local tribals. On one of this day, two sisters travelling from north reached market. They had divine look and manner. When they asked for a place to stay, they were told to stay under a nearby tree. They did not know that the sisters were Goddesses. A lightning or flash of light appeared near the tree and the sisters disappeared. On seeing this, people understood that the sisters were divine forms and built a temple for Goddess Kaliamman and Mariamman together...

Temple info -1275 Thanthi Mariamman Temple, Coonoor தந்தி மாரியம்மன் கோயில்,குன்னூர்

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 Temple info -1275 கோயில் தகவல் -1275 Sri Thanthi Mariamman Temple – Coonoor Thanthi Mariamman temple is located in Coonoor, it is a beautiful temple surrounded by enchanting sceneries. This Amman temple is famous among the locals. On every Tuesdays and Fridays, special Poojas are conducted to the Amman. Many devotees from the local and nearby village visit this temple often. Sri Thanthi Mariamman Temple Location: Thanthi Mariamman temple is located in Coonoor. Distinctiveness: The idol of the Amman is Swayambu (not man-made). Still, now a swing used by the Amman in hanging in the neem tree. There is a flag post and also a post stand. Camphor is shown to this post stand also. Though the temple is small, it’s a quite lovely one, surrounded by lush greeneries. Women wishing child boon and get married soon visit this temple every Tuesdays and Fridays and light lemon lamp to the goddess. Legend: During the era of Independence, Britishers found this place and thought of converting it in...

Elk Murugan temple, Ooty எல்க் முருகன் கோயில்,ஊட்டி

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#Mystictemplesseenbyme# 60. Elk Murugan Temple,Ooty OOTY ELK HILL MURUGAN TEMPLE Elk Hill is the place in Udagamandalam (Ooty) South India. Famous for Lord Murugar Temple. It is a Replica of Batu caves (Tamil: பத்து மலை) Malaysia. Approximately 40 feet statue of Lord Murugar constructed and placed in the form of Suthai (Tamil-சுதை-Made up of Brick and Cement) in a standing posture out side this temple open spaces.  The Moolavar is very much pretty .Other than Lord Murugar, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Goddesses Sakthi, Nava Kanikas and Navagraha sanithanams are there in the hill. ... Administration: This temple is under the Hindu religious Endowment  Board and taken care by Marriamman temple Ooty.                                                                                  N...