Parasunathar, Muzhayur, Thanjavur
Temple in Pazhaiyarai where Sabali (one of the daughters of Kamadhenu) prayed… Read More Parasunathar, Muzhayur, Thanjavur
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Kailasanathar, Tirumetrali, Thanjavur
When the Cholas had their capital at Pazhaiyarai near Kumbakonam, there were four main temples in the four cardinal directions. Of these, this temple is the one on the western side, and hence also called Metrali. This Tevaram Vaippu Sthalam’s puranam is about Sabali – one of the daughters of the celestial cow Patti (after whom Patteeswaram is named) – who worshipped here. The temple would have been much larger in the Chola period, but lies uncared for today. … Read More Kailasanathar, Tirumetrali, Thanjavur
Sivakozhundeeswarar, Tirusakthi Muttram, Thanjavur
This Paadal Petra Sthalam is located very close to Patteeswaram near Kumbakonam, and is where Appar was told by Siva Himself, to go to nearby Nallur to receive deeksha from the Lord. The puranam here is about Parvati standing on one leg and worshipping Siva here, and the Lord arriving in the form of a powerful beam of effulgence. But What is the iconographic significance of the Uchishtha Ganapati shrine outside the main gopuram?… Read More Sivakozhundeeswarar, Tirusakthi Muttram, Thanjavur
சிவக்கொழுந்தீஸ்வரர், திருசக்தி முற்றம், தஞ்சாவூர்
பக்தி ஒன்றே முக்தி பெறுவதற்கான வழி என்பதை நிரூபிக்க, சிவபெருமானும் பார்வதியும் பின்வரும் செயலைச் செய்தனர். காவேரி ஆற்றங்கரையில் உள்ள சக்தி முற்றத்தில் பார்வதி ஒற்றைக் காலில் நின்று தவம் செய்தாள். பல நாட்கள், ஆண்டுகள் ஆகியும் அவளைச் சோதிக்க விரும்பிய இறைவன் தோன்றவில்லை. இறுதியில் இறைவன் ஒரு சக்தி வாய்ந்த ஜோதியாக தோன்றினார். அது இறைவன் தானே என்பதை உணர்ந்த பார்வதி ஜோதியைத் தழுவினாள். சிவபெருமான் மகிழ்ந்தார். திருமணமான தம்பதிகளிடையே எந்த பிரச்சனையாக இருந்தாலும், பரஸ்பர… Read More சிவக்கொழுந்தீஸ்வரர், திருசக்தி முற்றம், தஞ்சாவூர்
Brahma Nandeeswarar, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur
This small, dilapidated temple has recently found prominence amongst followers of Chola history and Chola temples. Mostly made of brick, this temple today is a shadow of what would likely have been an imposing temple in Chola times. Brahma and the naga kannikas are said to have worshipped here. But why is the location of this temple important in Chola history?… Read More Brahma Nandeeswarar, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur
Jagannatha Perumal, Nathan Koil, Kumbakonam
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam… Read More Jagannatha Perumal, Nathan Koil, Kumbakonam
Someswarar, Pazhayarai, Thanjavur
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam, shaped like a chariot, located very close to Kumbakonam… Read More Someswarar, Pazhayarai, Thanjavur
Thenupureeswarar, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam located in Patteeswaram – a place of significant Chola history – and associated with Kamadhenu… Read More Thenupureeswarar, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur
Airavateswarar, Darasuram, Thanjavur
This UNESCO World Heritage Site temple just outside of Kumbakonam, has some stunning examples of Chola temple architecture.… Read More Airavateswarar, Darasuram, Thanjavur
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