The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Stories of Siva and Parvati’s marriage(s)… Read More The primordial couple – the stories of Siva-Parvati weddings
Tag: Tirunelveli
Kasi Viswanathar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli
Kasi of the south, and an amazing Pandya temple for Siva as Viswanathar of Kasi, with fascinating architecture… Read More Kasi Viswanathar, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli
Lakshmi Narayana Perumal, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Small but beautiful old Perumal temple near in Murappanadu… Read More Lakshmi Narayana Perumal, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple dedicated to Guru, located on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Dasavathara Perumal, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
This serene Perumal temple near the banks of the Tambraparani, in Murappanadu, is also called the Dasavatara Kshetram. This place is believed to be referenced by Veda Vyasa in his Tambraparani Mahatmiyam, and was also called Bhagavata Kshetram in the past. The sthala puranam here is about Mitrasagar, an entertainer who enacted only the puranams of Lord Vishnu. But how is this connected to the ashtakshara mantram?… Read More Dasavathara Perumal, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Anjel Srinivasa Perumal, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Serene Perumal temple near the banks of the Tambraparani, in Murappanadu, Tirunelveli district… Read More Anjel Srinivasa Perumal, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Kasi Viswanathar, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Small but beautiful and simple Pandya style Siva temple on the banks of the Tambraparani river… Read More Kasi Viswanathar, Murappanadu, Tirunelveli
Panduranga Vittaleswarar, Vittalapuram, Tirunelveli
This Pandya temple was originally built by Vittaladevan, a minster of King Vijayadevaraya, after he unearthed the idol of Vishnu as Pandurangan, having received instructions to do so in a dream. But why is this temple important to those connected with the fine arts? … Read More Panduranga Vittaleswarar, Vittalapuram, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Thenthiruperai, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Budhan sthalam… Read More Kailasanathar, Thenthiruperai, Tirunelveli
Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana… Read More Papanasanathar, Papanasam, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Ammainathar, Cheran Mahadevi, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana… Read More Ammainathar, Cheran Mahadevi, Tirunelveli
Brihan Madhavan, Kodaganallur, Tirunelveli
This Perumal temple on the banks of the Tambraparani is likely from the early Pandya period, though the inscriptions here are from the later Pandyas in the 12th and 13th century CE. The temple is most famous for the special pujas conducted for Garuda, who is depicted carrying the pot of nectar (amrtam) here. But what is the reason for the name of the place, and also why the temple is a sarpa dosha nivritti sthalam?… Read More Brihan Madhavan, Kodaganallur, Tirunelveli
Abhimukteeswarar, Kodaganallur, Tirunelveli
This small but beautiful, unique west-facing Siva temple in Kodaganallur, near one of the Nava Kailasam temples, is regarded as highly powerful, owing to it being a west-facing Siva temple. The village of Kodaganallur gets its name from the fact that Karkotaka, the snake, attained liberation here. However, the most interesting part of this temple is the placement of various deities, despite this being a west-facing temple. How so?… Read More Abhimukteeswarar, Kodaganallur, Tirunelveli
Kailasanathar, Kodaganallur, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Kodaganallur, Tirunelveli
Venkatachalapathi, Mela Tiruvenkatanatha Puram, Tirunelveli
Perumal temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, considered equal to Tirupati.… Read More Venkatachalapathi, Mela Tiruvenkatanatha Puram, Tirunelveli
Varadaraja Perumal, Keela Tiruvenkatanatha Puram, Tirunelveli
One of a set of three temples considered equivalent to Kalahasti-Keezh Tirupati-Mel Tirupati, and a prarthana sthalam for prosperity… Read More Varadaraja Perumal, Keela Tiruvenkatanatha Puram, Tirunelveli
Gotha Parameswarar, Kunnathur, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple on the banks of the Tambraparani, consecrated by Sage Romaharshana; and considered equal to Kalahasti.… Read More Gotha Parameswarar, Kunnathur, Tirunelveli
Soundara Pandeeswarar, Mela Karivelankulam, Tirunelveli
One of 5 Pancha Natarajar temples of Tirunelveli district, connected to the son of Rajendra Chola I… Read More Soundara Pandeeswarar, Mela Karivelankulam, Tirunelveli
Varadaraja Perumal, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Small but beautiful ancient Perumal temple near Kalakkad… Read More Varadaraja Perumal, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Tevaram Vaippu sthalam connected with the Ramayanam, featuring fascinating art and architecture… Read More Satyavakeeswarar, Kalakkad, Tirunelveli
Kaisinivendhan Perumal, Tirupuliangudi, Tirunelveli
This Nava Tirupati temple is associated with Budhan, is where Indra was relieved of a curse, and Vishnu gave appeared to Varuna and Yama. Vishnu Himself represents the Navagraham here, and so there is no separate Navagraham shrine. This is where Sage Vasishta’s curse on Yagnasarma was relieved. But what is different about devotees having Lord Vishnu’s pada darsanam at this temple? … Read More Kaisinivendhan Perumal, Tirupuliangudi, Tirunelveli
Vazhutheeswarar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Siva temple near the Nava Tirupati temple at Perunkulam, associated with Tiruvalluvar… Read More Vazhutheeswarar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Mayakoothar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Dedicated to Sani, this temple celebrates Vishnu’s victory over Asmasuran, which He achieved while dancing on the asura – this also gives the Lord His name here. There is no Navagraham shrine here, since Vishnu Himself depicts all the planetary deities. But why is this place called Balikavanam? … Read More Mayakoothar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Makara Netunkuzhai Kaadar, Thenthirupperai, Thoothukudi
At this Nava Tirupati temple in the Tirunelveli region, Perumal is adorned with earrings shaped like fish, which were given to Him by Bhudevi, and this explains His name at this place. This Navagraham temple is a Sukra sthalam, associated with Nammazhvar, and part of the annual Garuda Sevai utsavam that covers all the Nava Tirupati temples. But why is this place called Tiru-Perai? … Read More Makara Netunkuzhai Kaadar, Thenthirupperai, Thoothukudi
Kailasanathar, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Nava Kailasam temple located on the banks of the Tambraparani river, and a Sani sthalam… Read More Kailasanathar, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Considered as the first in the series of the Nava Tirupati temples near Tirunelveli, this temple is dedicated to Suryan. The sthala puranam here is of Perumal who took the form of a thief to protect another thief (who shared his takings with the Lord, due to his devotion!). To protect the thief, Vishnu took the form of a thief Himself (giving Him the name Kallapiran), and reasoned with the king as to why there was social inequity! This temple is also connected with Vishnu retrieving the Vedas stolen from Brahma. But why is the name Paal-Pandi commonly given to men in this region? … Read More Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Nava Tirupati
9 Navagraham Perumal temples in Tirunelveli district, said to have been worshipped by Nammazhvar… Read More Nava Tirupati
Azhagiya Nambirayar, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
Beautiful Divya Desam temple with exquisite carvings and architecture.… Read More Azhagiya Nambirayar, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
Tiruparkadal Nambi, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
One of three temples that make up the Divya Desam of Tirukurungudi, this one associated with Vishnu on Parkadal… Read More Tiruparkadal Nambi, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
Thothadri Nathan, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli
Bhoomadevi lost her purity after Madhu and Kaitabha’s slaying by Vishnu caused a world-pervading odour. She worshipped Vishnu here, who blessed her to be cleaned of the impurities. This is a swayam-vyakta kshetram, and eleven of the murtis here are considered to be swayambhu murtis. But how is this temple unique, as regards the Vaishnavite philosophy of Saranagati? … Read More Thothadri Nathan, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli
குற்றாலநாதர், குற்றாலம், திருநெல்வேலி
சிவன் தனது பிரபஞ்ச நடனத்தை நிகழ்த்திய பஞ்ச சபை கோயில்களில் இதுவும் ஒன்றாகும். சிவன் திரிபுர தாண்டவம் செய்த சித்திர சபையைக் குறிக்கும் கோயில் இது. மற்ற 4: சிதம்பரத்தில் உள்ள திருமூலநாதர் / நடராஜர் (பொற் சபை, ஆனந்த தாண்டவம்) மதுரையில் சுந்தரேஸ்வரர் (வெள்ளி சபை, சந்தியா தாண்டவம்) திருநெல்வேலியில் நெல்லைப்பர் (தாம்ர சபை, முனி தாண்டவம்) மற்றும் சென்னைக்கு அருகிலுள்ள திருவாலங்காடு வதாரண்யேஸ்வரர் (ரஜத சபை, காளி தாண்டவம்). ஸ்தல புராணம் மற்றும் கோவில்… Read More குற்றாலநாதர், குற்றாலம், திருநெல்வேலி
Kutralanathar, Kutralam, Tirunelveli
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Agastyar converted a Vishnu temple into a Siva temple, and from where he witnessed the celestial wedding of Siva and Parvati… Read More Kutralanathar, Kutralam, Tirunelveli
சங்கரநாராயணர், சங்கரன்கோவில், திருநெல்வேலி
மிகவும் சுவாரஸ்யமான ஸ்தல புராணம் கொண்ட இந்தக் கோயில் சைவ-வைணவ தத்துவங்களின் ஒருமைப்பாட்டின் வெளிப்பாடாகக் கருதப்படுகிறது. சிதம்பரம் மற்றும் காஞ்சிபுரத்தில் சிவன் கோவிலின் உள்ளே திவ்ய தேசம் கோவில்கள் இருக்கும் போது, இங்கு சங்கர நாராயணர் சிவனும் விஷ்ணுவும் ஒன்றாக இணைந்த வடிவமாக இருக்கிறார் – ஒரே சன்னதியில் மட்டுமல்ல, ஒரே. மூர்த்தியிலும். சங்கன் மற்றும் பத்மன் – இருவரும் பாம்புகளின் ராஜாக்கள் – முறையே சிவன் மற்றும் விஷ்ணுவின் தீவிர பக்தர்கள், மேலும் இது அவர்களின்… Read More சங்கரநாராயணர், சங்கரன்கோவில், திருநெல்வேலி
Sankaranarayanar, Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli
Known for the Aadi Tapas festival celebrating Parvati’s penance, this is where Siva and Vishnu appeared together in a single form… Read More Sankaranarayanar, Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli
நெல்லையப்பர், திருநெல்வேலி, திருநெல்வேலி
ராமக்கோன் தினமும் மன்னரின் அரண்மனைக்கு பால் கொண்டு செல்வார். ஒரு நாள், அவனது கால் பாறையில் மோதியதில் பால் கசிந்தது. அடுத்த சில நாட்களுக்கு இது தொடர்ந்து நடந்தது. கோபமடைந்த ராமக்கோன் பாறையை உடைத்து அகற்ற முயன்றார், ஆனால் பாறையில் இருந்து ரத்தம் கசிந்தது. இதை அரசரிடம் தெரிவித்தார். அரசன் பாறையைப் பார்க்க வந்தபோது, சிவபெருமான் அவருக்கு லிங்க வடிவில் காட்சியளித்தார். ஒரு பிராமணரும், தீவிர சிவபக்தருமான வேத சர்மா, இறைவனுக்கு உணவு தயாரிப்பதற்காகச் சிறப்பாக நெல்லை… Read More நெல்லையப்பர், திருநெல்வேலி, திருநெல்வேலி
Nellaiappar, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli
Once a large bamboo forest and paddy fields, this Paadal Petra Sthalam and Pancha Sabhai temple is home to Siva’s Muni tandavam, and considered one of the places where Vishnu visited to solemnize the wedding of his sister Parvati and Siva
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