S Venkateswaran

 Temple info -2218 கோயில் தகவல் -2218 An ancient temple with a rare Siva Linga Located here is a sanctum for Goddess Parvati, worshipped as Gowri Ambal facing south with a stone image of an elephant in front instead of the lion vahana. Festivals such as Masi Magham, Panguni Uttiram, Navaratri, Thiruvadhirai nakshatram in the month of Margazhi and Sivaratri are celebrated here. Festivals such as Masi Magham, Panguni Uttiram, Navaratri, Thiruvadhirai nakshatram in the month of Margazhi and Sivaratri are celebrated here. Damal, an ancient village close to Kanchipuram, is home to two temples — one for Siva worshipped as Varahishwarar and the other for Vishnu, wherein this deity is consecrated as Damodara Perumal. According to the Sthala Puranam or the hoary tradition of the Varahishwarar temple, God Varaha (the third incarnation of Vishnu, worshipped the Siva Linga here and hence the Sankha (conch) and Chakra (discus) marks of Vishnu are said to be seen on this Linga. This temple proba...

 Temple info -2217 கோயில் தகவல் -2217  Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple Varanasi   Vital Information For Visitors  Address: Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple, B 17/82, Malti Bagh, Tilbhandeshwer, Sonarpura, Varanasi, UP  Open & Close: Open on all days  Timings: 04:30 AM – 08:00 PM Entry Fee: NIL  Duration: 30 Min to 1 Hour Significance : Ever increasing ‘shivlingam’ The cultural capital of India, Varanasi is not only known for being one of the most picturesque cities of India but also famous for being home to latgest number of temples. Varanasi, also called Kashi & Banaras, is mentioned in religious scriptures as the city of Lord Shiva (Shivanagari - शिवनगरी). It can easily be noticed by viewing a large number of Shiva temple. The Tilbhandeshwar Mahadev Temple is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Varanasi. Local people call it Baba Tilbhandeshwar. The temple architecture, customs and rituals manifest an exotic assimilation of Malayali (Ker...

 Temple info -2216 கோயில் தகவல் -2216 Arulmigu Sayi Sametha Sri Kadantheertha Perumal Temple / சாயி சமேத ஸ்ரீகடன்தீர்த்த பெருமாள் கோயில் / ஸ்ரீருணவிமோசன பெருமாள் கோயில் / Keerapakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.  This temple was built on the top of the Aingolamalai. Moolavar   : Sri Runa Vimosana Vishnu Thayar      : Sri Runa Vimosagi Maha Lakshmi Some of the salient features of this temple are… The temple is on the top of the hill facing east with Garudan in front. Stucco image of Maha Lakshmi, Maha Vishnu and Sai baba are on the top of the mandapam entrance. Sri Runa Vimosana Vishnu, Sri Runa Vimosagi Maha Lakshmi, Sai Baba, Venu Gopalan, Krishna as a Child in a cradle and Anjaneyar are in the mandapam.  Sri Runa Vimosana Vishnu Sri Runa Vimosana Vishnu  Maha Lakshmi Krishna ARCHITECTURE The total complex was built with bricks and cement concrete. The Runa Vimosana Perumal Temple is in the middle and Saibaba sannidhi is on the left s...

 Temple info -2215 கோயில் தகவல் -2215   Naganathar, Peraiyur, Pudukkottai Basic information about the temple Moolavar: Naganathar Ambal / Thayar: Brhadambal Deity: Siva Historical name: Shenbagavanam, Girikshetram Vriksham: Teertham: Punya Pushkarini, Ponmukhi Age (years): 1000-2000 Timing: 6 to 12 & 4 to 8 Temple group: Vaippu Sthalam Temple set: Navagraham: City / town: Peraiyur District: Pudukkottai Maps from (click): Current location Pudukkottai (7 km) Karaikudi (38 km) Tiruchirappalli (62 km) Thanjavur (78 km) Location Sthala puranam and temple information There are sthalams like Tirunageswaram, Sirkazhi Nageswaramudaiyar, Kalahasti, Sembangudi, etc, where those who wish to be rid of Rahu dosham and Ketu dosham worship. But this temple is a single place that can overcome both types of dosham, in addition to sarpa / naga dosham. During the krita yugam, Brahma was affected by naga dosham. He collected water from all the sacre...

 Temple info -2214 கோயில் தகவல் -2214 Ekambareswarar Temple, Chettikulam The Ekambareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Chettikulam in Perambalur District, Tamil Nadu, in southern India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The Thai Poosam festival celebrated in January is an important event for Hindus. Temple history and design This is an ancient temple built by Parantaka Chola who reigned from c. 907 to c. 955. Founding In earlier days, the place was a forest of Kadamba trees. In legend, a trader on his way had to stay here at a night. About midnight, he saw a fire ball splitting light, in the midst of which was a Shivalinga being worshipped by Devas and Rishis. The trader informed the Chola king of what he saw. The Chola king rushed to the spot, along with Kulasekhara Pandiyan, who was his guest then. They saw an old man walking there with a red sugarcane as his walking stick. He showed the king the place where the Shivalinga was hiding and disappeared ...

 Temple info -2213 கோயில் தகவல் -2213 Valliserapaleeshwarar Temple / ஸ்ரீவல்லிசேரபாலீஸ்வரர் கோயில் / ஸ்ரீ வாலிசேரபாலீஸ்வரர் கோயில், Alapakkam,  Sri Valliserapaleeshwarar Temple, at  Valasaravakkam. As per the legend, the ancient name of Vaali + sera + pakkam, has got corrupted to the present name of Valasaravakkam.. Moolavar  : Sri Valliserapaleeshwarar Consort    : Sri Valliserapaleeshwari Some of the salient features of this temple are….. The temple is facing east without Rajagopuram or entrance arch. A stone with Trishul bas relief, a Gold plated stone sthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of mukha mandapam. The Muha mandapam parapet wall has the stucco images of Vinayagar, Sri Shiva with Parvati as Rishabaroodar, Murugan, Nalvar, Natarajar, Ambal, Gajasamharamurthy and Anandha sayana Perumal. The moolavar in the sanctum is little elevated position. In kostam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma and Kanaka Durgai. In PraharamVinayaga...

 Temple info -2212 கோயில் தகவல் -2212 ல  Nava Narasimhar Temple, Avaniyapuram, Thiruvannamalai Nava Narasimhar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Avaniyapuram Village in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is also called as Dakshina Ahobilam. It is a small hill with temples at 2 tiers and about 200 steps to climb. Steps can be easily climbed by even older persons also. The first tier has Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar, Alarmel Mangai Thayar and Pancha Narasimhar Sannadhis. The second tier has Sannadhis for Lord Venkateswarar, Sholingur Narasimhar, Varadaraja perumal and Ranganatha Perumal. Avaniyapuram is located at about 20 kms from Cheyyar and is on a small hillock. Legends Etymology: Avani means Lion in Sanskrit and hence the name Avaniya Puram to this place, originally this sacred place called as Avani Narayana Puram and during the days it became Avaniyapuram. Mahalakshmi with Lion Face: During the time of Thretha Yuga Lord Brahma was doing the yaga...