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
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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
Sarngapani, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam in the heart of Kumbakonam, famed for its Chola architecture… Read More Sarngapani, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Naganathar, Kilperumpallam, Nagapattinam
Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam with Ketu as one of the main deities, and also one of the Kumbakonam Navagraham temples… Read More Naganathar, Kilperumpallam, Nagapattinam
Pundarikaksha Perumal, Tiruvellarai, Tiruchirappalli
Large Divya Desam temple, built in the design of a fort, with a swastika-shaped temple tank… Read More Pundarikaksha Perumal, Tiruvellarai, Tiruchirappalli
Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Nagarajar, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari
Kerala-style Siva temple dedicated to Lord Nagaraja, lord of the snakes… Read More Nagarajar, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari
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