Satya Gireeswarar, Tiruparankundram, Madurai
Hill temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam near Madurai, associated with Murugan’s learning of the pranava mantra from Lord Siva
Tag: Siva
Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
Perumal temple on the outskirts of Madurai, where Narasimhar’s ferocity was quelled
The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)
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
Chidambaram Margazhi 2020 festival
Program and invitation for devotees for the Margazhi Arudhra Utsavam 2020 at Chidambaram
Tirunangur Ekadasa Divya Desams and Ekadasa Rudra Peethams
An overview of the 11 Divya Desam temples (ekadasa divya desam) and related 11 Siva temples (rudra peethams) in and around Tirunangur, in Mayiladuthurai dt.
Sapta Vitanga Sthalams (maragatha lingam and Muchukunda Chakravarti)
The origin of Maragatha Lingam and Sapta Vitanga Sthalams, and the story of Muchukunda Chakravarti
Vaidyanathar, Tirumazhapadi, Ariyalur
Temple on the banks of the Kollidam river, considered the birthplace of Nandi
Vilvaranyeswarar, Tirukollampudur, Tiruvarur
Pancha aranya kshetram near Kumbakonam, where Sambandar’s difficulties in reaching the temple are reimagined as part of the boat festival every year
Bhaskareswarar, Parithiappar Koil, Thanjavur
Beautiful Chola temple near Mannargudi connected to Sibi Chakravarti, Suryan and Daksha’s yagna
Krupakupeswarar, Kuthangudi, Tiruvarur
Sukshma Pureeswarar, Cherugudi, Tiruvarur
Where Siva revealed to the world, the secret to a happy marriage!
Seshapureeswarar, Tirupampuram, Tiruvarur
One of 4 temples where Nagaraja, lord of the Nagas, is said to have worshipped Lord Siva on Mahasivaratri
Amritakadeswarar, Mela Kadambur, Cuddalore
Soundareswarar, Tirunaaraiyur, Cuddalore
Paadal Petra Sthalam and the birthplace of Nambiyandar Nambi, without whom we would not have the Tevaram!
Pranava Vyaghrapureeswar, Omampuliyur, Cuddalore
Where Siva as Guru, initiated Parvati to the truth of OM, the Pranava Mantram
Parasunathar, Muzhayur, Thanjavur
Temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed
Kailasanathar, Tirumetrali, Thanjavur
A temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed; today in a run-down state but would have once been a beautiful temple.
Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur
A Siva temple where Yama is accorded higest priority and respect; and where you can go only if the Lord wishes so!
