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History, mythology, legends, art & architecture, puranams, and stories of Temples in Tamil Nadu

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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

April 3, 2022May 5, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

January 14, 2022January 25, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

Pancha Natarajar – story of the five Natarajar murtis by the same sculptor


Pancha Natarajar – story of the five murtis of Nataraja by the same sculptor… Read More Pancha Natarajar – story of the five Natarajar murtis by the same sculptor

November 8, 2021March 26, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

October 1, 2021April 30, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur


The main puranams and stories associated with Tiruvidaimaruthur Mahalingeswarar temple… Read More Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur

September 28, 2021November 14, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

September 10, 2021January 20, 2022 Aniruddh1 Comment

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

February 14, 2021January 29, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

About the Masi Maham and Mahamaham festival of Kumbakonam


The story of and significance behind the Masi Magham festival in Kumbakonam… Read More About the Masi Maham and Mahamaham festival of Kumbakonam

January 31, 2021April 5, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

January 31, 2021May 4, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

January 15, 2021January 13, 2022 Aniruddh1 Comment

Worship procedure at Siva temples


Procedures to worship appropriately at Siva (and other) temples… Read More Worship procedure at Siva temples

January 4, 2021November 13, 2021 Aniruddh1 Comment

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

January 2, 2021November 19, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

October 4, 2020December 31, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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

May 3, 2020May 7, 2022 Aniruddh1 Comment

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

January 29, 2020November 17, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Nava Tirupati


9 Navagraham Perumal temples in Tirunelveli district, said to have been worshipped by Nammazhvar… Read More Nava Tirupati

December 23, 2016November 18, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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