Article by P.Raja, posted in Sapthagiri Magazine Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Pondicherry Every temple is a place of great importance and it forms the very crux of almost every pious Hindu’s existence. As everything is done with the blessings of the Lord, the Hindus invariably go to temples to offer their prayers. There was a Read More
Category: Hindu Temples
Hindu temples are known by many different names, varying on region and language, including Alayam, Mandir, Mandira, Ambalam, Gudi, Kavu, Koil, Kovil, Déul, Raul, Devasthana, Devalaya, Devayatan, Devakula, Devagiriha, Degul, Deva Mandiraya, and Devalayam
Eri Katha Ramar Temple, Maduranthakam
Eri Katha Ramar Temple One of the most important and famous Sri Rama temples in Tamil Nadu is in Maduranthakam, a small town in Chengalpattu district, of Tamil Nadu. Officially known as Sri Kodandarama temple, it is popularly called Eri Katha Ramar temple. This ancient place was originally known as Madurantaka Chaturvedimangalam as the Chola Read More
Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati
Sri Amaralingeswara Swamy Temple Amaravati, a celebrated centre of the Saiva pilgrimage in Andhra Pradesh, is situated on the southern bank of the river Krishna in the Palnadu district. Amaravati also called Dharanikota or Dhanyakataka, was the capital of many dynasties in ancient times. It is one of the Pancharama kshetras and the seat of Read More
Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple
Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple – Lord Vishnu in Kurma Incarnation The second incarnation of Lord Vishnu was Kurma avatar. The Lord had taken this incarnation to help the Gods and demons churn the milk ocean to get Amrutam (the elixir of immortality). The demons were dominating the devatas on the battlefield because their Guru Sukracharya Read More
Sri Chinthala Venkataramana Swamy Temple, Tadipatri
Sri Chinthala Venkataramana Swamy Temple Sri Chinthalarayaswamy Temple or Sri Chinthala Venkataramana Swamy Temple is situated at Tadipatri, a town in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, who is referred to as Chinthala Venkataramana. Sthalapurana According to a legend, it is said that once a huge noise burst Read More
The Divine Vahanas of gods and goddesses
– Smt. T.S. Rajalakshmi Divine Vahanas Vahana in Sanskrit means “that which carries,” a vehicle for Gods and Goddesses. All Gods and Goddesses have their vehicles (Divine Vahanas or Vahanams). The vehicle may be a bird or an animal. Yet, they too are considered with high respect and offered prayers. They become vehicles to serve Read More
The 4 Abodes of Lord Vishnu (Char Dham)
The 4 Abodes of Lord Vishnu Lord Vishnu, who is the preserver among the Trimurtis is worshipped across India. Lord Vishnu takes Avatar (incarnation) to uplift the Dharma in this world. The Dashavataras are well-known and there are many famous temples related across India that pilgrims visit every year and get blessed by Lord Vishnu. Read More
Darshan of Nava Narasimhas
Nava Narasimhas – Ahobilam In Ahobilam, Narasimha Swami is incarnated in nine forms. In Brahmanda Purana, the nine Narasimhas were described as Jwala Ahobila Malola Kroda Karanja Bhargava Yogananda Kshatravata Pavana Nava Moorthayaha Except for two or three temples, all the other temples had to be visited only on footway through the hills. The Nine Read More
