Village temples – introduction
A background note on village temples, which is essential to understanding the state of several temples in Tamil Nadu today, and what you can do about them.… Read More Village temples – introduction
Category: Features
Some interesting aspects of the Pongal festival, and associated temples
A collection of features and temples associated with the Pongal festival… Read More Some interesting aspects of the Pongal festival, and associated temples
An overview of Nagarathar heritage and temples
This special feature provides an overview of of Nagarathar heritage and explores the evolution of temples in the Chettinadu region… Read More An overview of Nagarathar heritage and temples
Pancha Natarajar – five Natarajar murtis by the same sculptor
Pancha Natarajar – story of the five murtis of Nataraja by the same sculptor… Read More Pancha Natarajar – five Natarajar murtis by the same sculptor
Kochchenga Chola’s Maada koils
A short feature on the concept of Maadakoils and its association with Kochchenga Cholan Nayanar… Read More Kochchenga Chola’s Maada koils
Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur
The main puranams and stories associated with Tiruvidaimaruthur Mahalingeswarar temple… Read More Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur
Sumukha – 25 thoughts on Vinayakar
Exploring with 25 concepts on Vinayakar, , covering Vinayakar lore, Origins, Iconography, the world of celestials, Vinayakar worship, and interesting stories & representations of Vinayakar in temples in Tamil Nadu… Read More Sumukha – 25 thoughts on Vinayakar
The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)… Read More The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Masi Maham and Mahamaham festival of Kumbakonam
The story of and significance behind the Masi Magham festival in Kumbakonam… Read More Masi Maham and Mahamaham festival of Kumbakonam
The story of Kumbakonam
Why is Kumbakonam regarded as a special place and a temple town? Here is the story of how Kumbakonam came into being… Read More The story of Kumbakonam
What’s interesting about the Pongal menu
An interesting story of how the modern day menu for the Pongal festival came to be what it is… Read More What’s interesting about the Pongal menu
Worship procedure at Siva temples
Procedures to worship appropriately at Siva (and other) temples… Read More Worship procedure at Siva temples
The legends of Bhikshatanar
This feature explores the various legends around Bhikshatanar – the form of Siva as a naked, wandering mendicant… Read More The legends of Bhikshatanar
Tirunangur Ekadasa Divya Desams and Ekadasa Rudra Peethams
An overview of the 11 Ekadasa Divya Desam temples and the related 11 Rudra peethams) in and around Tirunangur… Read More Tirunangur Ekadasa Divya Desams and Ekadasa Rudra Peethams
Sapta Vitanga Sthalam, maragatha lingam, Muchukunda Chakravarti
The seven temples associated with Muchukunda Chakravarti and the story of the Maragadha lingam.… Read More Sapta Vitanga Sthalam, maragatha lingam, Muchukunda Chakravarti
Deekshitars of Chidambaram
A short feature on the priests of Chidambaram (Thillai) who administre, manage and run the Natarajar temple… Read More Deekshitars of Chidambaram
Nava Tirupati
9 Navagraham Perumal temples in Tirunelveli district, said to have been worshipped by Nammazhvar… Read More Nava Tirupati
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