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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

Ratnapureeswarar, Tirunattiyathankudi, Tiruvarur


Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva helped two brothers share their inheritance. Also, the birthplace of Kotpuli Nayanar, one of the 63 Saiva Saints (Nayanmars)… Read More Ratnapureeswarar, Tirunattiyathankudi, Tiruvarur

December 21, 2019November 24, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Gopalakrishnan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam


Divya Desam temple connected with the Krishna from Dwarka who set up his own garden when Indra refused the parijata flower to Satyabhama… Read More Gopalakrishnan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam

December 19, 2019November 24, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Sanbakaranyeswarar, Vaikal, Nagapattinam


Paadal Petra Sthalam and a maadakoil, where Lakshmi worshipped after leaving Vishnu, until they reconciled… Read More Sanbakaranyeswarar, Vaikal, Nagapattinam

December 29, 2017April 4, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

Ezhuthari Nathar, Innambur, Thanjavur


Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva took on the role of an accountant to save His devotee… Read More Ezhuthari Nathar, Innambur, Thanjavur

December 29, 2017November 22, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam


Paadal Petra Sthalam where Vinayakar, as a crow, turned to gold after worshipping Lord Siva here… Read More Nattrunai Appar, Punjai, Nagapattinam

December 26, 2017November 22, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

Gajendra Varada Perumal, Kabisthalam, Thanjavur


Divya Desam Perumal temple associated with the story of Gajendra moksham… Read More Gajendra Varada Perumal, Kabisthalam, Thanjavur

April 30, 2017May 23, 2022 AniruddhLeave a comment

Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli


Paadal Petra Sthalam where Siva appeared in five colours and forms… Read More Panchavarneswarar, Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli

October 2, 2015November 22, 2021 AniruddhLeave a comment

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