Sunday, June 16, 2024

Devi Temple Series - 1 Kanchipuram

 Kanchi Kamakshi


Kanchipuram also known as Kanjeevaram, is a city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in the Tondaimandalam region, 72 km from Chennai – the capital of Tamil Nadu. Known as the City of Thousand Temples, Kanchipuram is known for its temple architectures, 1000-pillared halls, huge temple towers and silk saris. Kanchipuram serves as one of the most important tourist destinations in India.

In the Vaishnavism Hindu theology, Kanchipuram is one of the seven Tirtha (pilgrimage) sites, for spiritual release. The city houses Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, and Kumarakottam Temple which are some of major Hindu temples in the state. Of the 108 holy temples of the Hindu god Vishnu, 15 are located in Kanchipuram.

The city is most important to Sri Vaishnavism, Shaktism and then Shaivism. 


Address : Kamakshi Amman Sannathi St, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 631502




Subramanya Temple Series-2 Palani

 Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple, Palani

Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Murugan situated atop a hillock amidst the Palani Hills in Palani, Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Six Abodes of Murugan.


The main idol of Murugan in the garbagriha is believed to have been created and consecrated by sage Bogar, one of the Siddhars. The statue is believed to have been made of an amalgam of nine rocks or herbs known as navapashanam. According to temple legend, the sculptor had to work rapidly to complete its features. A shrine to Bhogar exists in the southwestern corridor of the temple, which, by temple legend, is said to be connected by a tunnel to a cave in the heart of the hill, where Bhogar continues to meditate and maintain his vigil.

Address : Arulmigu Dhandayuthapaniswamy Temple, Palani - 624601, Dindigul District

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 Sri Bhakta Anjaneyar, Nanganallur



The principal idol of Hanuman is 32-feet tall and sculpted from a single piece of granite.The idol of Hanuman was installed in 1989 and consecrated in 1995. Sri Maruthi Bhaktha Samajam Trust, consisting of people with high spiritual beliefs, wished for this temple. Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati mahaswamiji of Kanchi Mutt entrenched the 32-foot idol of Anjaneyar in 1989 and consummated the Kumbabishekam in 1995. The distinguished factor of the 32-feet idol is that it was molded out of a single rock.

Address: Anjaneyar temple, 2nd Main Rd, Ram Nagar, Nanganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600061





Subramanya Temple Series - 1 Tiruttani

 




Temple Address: 

Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Malaikoil, Tiruttani - 631209, Tiruvallur District 





Ganesh Temple Series - 1 Kanipakam

 Swayambhu Sri Varasiddhi Vinayaka Swamy




Temple Address : 

Swayambhu Sri Varasiddi Vinayaka Swamy Vari Devasthanam,

Kanipakam - 517131. Irala Mandal. Chittoor District. Andhra Pradesh. India.






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There is a bhakta anjenayar swamy sannidhi in this temple. The presiding deity is Lord Venkateswara along with Lord Ganesh and Goddess Padmavathi located adjacently to the main deity on either side. A temple very neatly maintained and arrangements are such devotees can have a peaceful and orderly darshan in Queue. Ganesa, Maruthi, Lakshmi Narasimhar and Perumal sannidhis are very neatly done up and devotees seen offering their prayers irrespective of their ages. Large quantities of prasadams are distributed to all devotees.

This temple attracts large crowds on all days not to mention about festival days.

Situated in the south Bengaluru, temple is very calm and gives you peace of mind. Its a must visit for everyone visiting Bengaluru.


Address: 

Devagiri Varaprada Sri Venkateshwara Temple

14th Main Road, Siddanna Layout, Banashankari 2nd Stage, Bengaluru, - 560070 (Near JSS Public School)





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Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple



Sri Veera Anjaneyar Temple, Purattasi month (Sep. Mid to Oct mid) and saturday is celebrated grandly.  Very calm and peaceful environment. The temple is very old.

 Temple Address:  1/134, Anjaneyar Kovil St, Sabapathy Nagar, East Tambaram, Vengavasal, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600073