Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur
The main puranams and stories associated with Tiruvidaimaruthur Mahalingeswarar temple… Read More Puranams of Tiruvidaimaruthur
Tag: Brahmahathi dosham
Agasteeswarar, Villivakkam, Chennai
When Agastyar had to come down south to balance the world during the Siva-Parvati wedding, this is where he received a vision of the celestial spectacle, and also overcame the demons Vatapi and Ilvala. This temple has a combination of both Chola and Pallava influences and architecture. The name of the place is also associated with this story. But why is Amman here named Swarnambigai? … Read More Agasteeswarar, Villivakkam, Chennai
Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
Perumal temple on the outskirts of Madurai, where Narasimhar’s ferocity was quelled… Read More Yoga Narasimhar, Narasingam, Madurai
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
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… Read More Vilvaranyeswarar, Tirukollampudur, Tiruvarur
Parasunathar, Muzhayur, Thanjavur
Temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed… Read More Parasunathar, Muzhayur, Thanjavur
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!… Read More Vanchinathar, Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur
Deva Pureeswarar, Thevur, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where the celestials worshipped Siva to be rid of the sin of Indra killing Vritrasura; and the temple features a very unique depiction of Durga… Read More Deva Pureeswarar, Thevur, Tiruvarur
Badrinarayana Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the quelling of Rudra’s anger after Daksha’s yagam… Read More Badrinarayana Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Perarulalan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the Ramayanam and the construction of the temple using gold… Read More Perarulalan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Amritapureeswarar, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
One of the Ekadasa Rudra Peethams in Nangur, associated with Daksha’s yagam, and connected with the Nangur Ekadasa Divya Desam temples… Read More Amritapureeswarar, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram
Divya Desam and a prarthana sthalam for marriage, where Vishnu married every day of the year… Read More Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram
Nellivananathar, Tirunellikkaa, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva blessed sage Durvasa to overcome his anger… Read More Nellivananathar, Tirunellikkaa, Tiruvarur
Ramanathaswami, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Nandi almost stopped Rama from worshipping Siva… Read More Ramanathaswami, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Appakudathan, Koviladi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam and Pancha Ranga Kshetram where Vishnu is in Sayana kolam… Read More Appakudathan, Koviladi, Thanjavur
Abhirameswarar, Tiruvamathur, Viluppuram
Beautiful temple near Viluppuram, with a separate temple for Ambal, built by Pallavas with later Chola additions
… Read More Abhirameswarar, Tiruvamathur, Viluppuram
Mahalingeswarar, Tiruvidaimaruthur, Thanjavur
Massive temple complex with a large Lignam, and home of several legends and puranams, this temple is the focal point of what could be considered the largest temple complex ever
… Read More Mahalingeswarar, Tiruvidaimaruthur, Thanjavur
Uchira Vaneswarar, Tiruvila Nagar, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva showed the way across the river to His devotees including Sambandar… Read More Uchira Vaneswarar, Tiruvila Nagar, Nagapattinam
Kampahareswarar (Sarabeswarar), Tribhuvanam, Thanjavur
Built by Kulothunga Chola III, this massive temple is the last of the Great Living Chola temples, and has a very unique representation of Siva as Sarabeswarar… Read More Kampahareswarar (Sarabeswarar), Tribhuvanam, Thanjavur
Ramalingaswami, Papanasam, Thanjavur
A 108-lingam Siva temple in Papanasam, with a Ramayanam connection… Read More Ramalingaswami, Papanasam, Thanjavur
Palaivananathar, Papanasam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam near Kumbakonam… Read More Palaivananathar, Papanasam, Thanjavur
Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Hara Saaba Vimochana Perumal, Kandiyur, Thanjavur
Divya Desam temple in Kandiyur, where Siva is said to have been relieved of his Brahma-haththi dosham (for having severed one of Brahma’s heads)
… Read More Hara Saaba Vimochana Perumal, Kandiyur, Thanjavur
Brahmmasirakandeeswarar, Kandiyur, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam and Ashta Veerattanam temple associated with Siva decapitating Brahma’s fifth head… Read More Brahmmasirakandeeswarar, Kandiyur, Thanjavur
Tirumuruganathaswami, Tirumuruganpoondi, Tiruppur
This 9th century CE temple is said to be the place where Murugan worshipped Lord Siva, which gives both the place and the deity their respective names. … Read More Tirumuruganathaswami, Tirumuruganpoondi, Tiruppur
Brahmmapureswarar, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
Paadal Petra Sthalam and birthplace of Saivite saint Tirugnanasambandar (Sambanar), and a sthalam with a hoary past and tradition… Read More Brahmmapureswarar, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
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