Palani Murugan Temple

About It is one of the 6 Abodes of Lord Muruga, which includes Thiruchendur Subramaniyaswami Temple, Swami Malai Karthikeya Temple, Tiruttani Subramanya Temple, Pazhamuthircholai Solaimalai Murugan Temple, and Thiruparangundram Subramaniyar Temple. The idol of Palani Murugan was created by Bogar, a powerful Sidhdhar, with the Navabashanam (a concoction of 9 poisonous substances). The creation of […]

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Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple – Srirangam

About and History Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines of Lord Vishnu. This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam, Bhogamandabam. There are 21 magnificent towers in all Prakaras providing a unique sight to any visitor. This temple lies on an islet formed by the twin rivers Cauvery and […]

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Murugan Temple – Tiruchendur

About and History Tiruchendur temple diety is one of the 6 Abodes of Lord Murugan and is situated near the sea of the Bay of Bengal. Veera Mahendrapuri was ruled by Surapadma, an asura, son of Rishi Kashyap. However, Surapadma was a sincere devotee of Lord Shiva and he spent most of his time meditating […]

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Arthanareeshwara Temple – Tiruchengode

About Arthanareeshwara temple is an ancient Hindu temple in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, Tiruchengode dedicated to Arthanareeshwara the unique half-male half-female of Lord Shiva. It is perhaps the only temple in Asia where this rare form of the Divine is enshrined. The deity here is also known as Madhorubagan and Ammaiyappan (mother-father). […]

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