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Many know about the cutting-edge architecture of Sri Rangam temple, few fortunate may have visited the temple. but do you know the Islamic invasions on Sri Rangam temple? Do you know that the Utsav Murti was in exile for 50 years?
Read on to know what happened!
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Malik kafur was one of the prominent slave generals of Alauddin khilji. In 1311, Kafur’s army breached the Pandya empire via the pass at present-day Thoppur and attempted to capture Vira Pandya, Kulasekara Pandya’s son.
Unable to do so, he then proceeded towards to ransack the temple in Chidambaram and then turned to Srirangam, Which was very popular for its richness/wealth.Kafur’s army entered the Srirangam temple via its northern enclosures.
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Vana Durga Parameswari Amman is a mandir dedicated to Vana Durga, situated in Kathiramangalam, Tanjore dist. TamilNadu is one of the Nava (9) Durga Mandir is a presiding deity in this mandir. The main vigraha of the Mandir is 6 ft. height & special Pooja in Mandir held at
Rahu Kalam, In this Mandir, Durga Mata is faced towards East direction. Agastya Maharishi installed this Durga Mata & Mirugandar Rishi worshiped this Durga Mata. As per legacy, Presiding deity is Maa Durga Parameswari. It is believed she visit Kasi during the night times & comes
back every day. When Agastya Maharishi came to this vanam, he prayed this Durga Mata. Markandeya Maharshi also worshipped Maa Durga Parameswari. The actual name of the village is Kathir Veaintha Mangalam. In all mandirs, Maa Durga is one among the deities, but the separate
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Significance of Chidambaram Mandir design, layout & architecture of the Mandir is replete with philosophical meanings.
Let's go thru a small #Thread -
1. The 9 gateways signify the 9 orifices in the human body.
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2. The Ponnambalam, the sanctum sanctorum represents the heart which is reached by a flight of 5 stairs called the Panchaatchara padi - pancha meaning 5, achhara – indestructible syllables – "SI VA YA NA MA", from a raised anterior dias - the Kanakasabai.
3. The access to the Sabha is through the sides of the stage (not from the front as in most mandirs).
The Sanctum sanctorum is held by 28 pillars – representing the 28 agamas or set of methodologies for the worship of Bhagwan Shiva.
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TN: It has been mere weeks since Stalin's DMK Govt took over TN. Numerous problems have cropped

Now 7 Hindu temples were demolished and also 2,400 Hindu families were displaced.

The temples were Amman Kovil, Bannari Amman Kovil, Angala Parameswari,

Karupparayan Kovil, Muneeswaran Kovil and a few other temples.

Apart from this he appointed Christian Priest A Raj Mariasusai as a member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. This Raj is Stanswamy's close aide, Hindu hating naxal.

Fake Trads & their leaders who keep attacking BJP to take Modi & BJP down will not utter a word now. As these IT Cells final goal is to utter and destruction of Hindus.

BJP may not be perfect but at least they don't destroy temples and destroy Hinduism like the opposition.
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Ancient and Famous Mandirs in Chennai at a glance:
1. Subrahmanya Swamy Mandir, Vadapalani
Google maps location: google.co.in/maps/place/Vad…
2. Shri Parthasarathy Mandir, Triplicane
Google maps location: google.co.in/maps/place/Aru…
3. Kapaleeswarar Mandir, Mylapore
Google maps location: google.co.in/maps/place/Kap…
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Pachaiappas silks, Kanchipuram conducted Mahadev Shiva Abhishekam, Pooja along with Shiva Gana Vadhyam, Taalam, Shankh. Have a wonderful Darshan 🙏
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#HarHarMahadevॐ
Welcoming Utsava Moorthy inside Mandir along with Nadaswaram & Shiva Gana Taalam & Shank
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#HarHarMahadevॐ #Kanchipuram #Vayalathur
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Thiruvannamalai (Annamaliayar) Kovil was built before 1100 years & architecture of the Kovil has its contribution from various KINGDOM from Cholas, Pandias, Sambuvarayars Posalas, Vijayanagara, Nayaks, Nagarathargal, Cheftains & Zamindars. The Mandir
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possesses more than 1000 statues & 450 stone inscriptions. The mandir has more than 100 sannidhis. Various moorthies, bronze vigrahas, paintings, 1000 pillar mahal & gopurams are the specialties of the mandir. Mandir is very enormous with an area covers around 25 acres &
East Gopuram built by King Krishnadevaraya with a height of 217 ft (11 storeys) is one of the largest Gopuram in India. Mandir also consists of Vallala Maharaja Gopuram, Kili (means parrot) Gopuram. The main deity of Mandir is Annamalaiyar & Unnamalai Devi.
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Pachaiappas silks management going to do Abhishekam at Sri Mahalingeswara Kovil, Vayalathur near Kanchipuram. Details of this Kovil
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This is 125th Kovil they are conducting Pooja, Abhishekam on 11th July 2021. This video depicts clearly about Kovil status earlier and present situation.
Credit: @rsatishinfy
#TamilNaduTemples #HarHarMahadevॐ #kanchipuram
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The place where the mandir was constructed is believed to be the place where Kannagi, the idol of the Tamil epic Silappatikaram, reassured herself after returning from Madurai. #Thread on Madhurakali Amman/Devi
To know more about Kannagi - pls go thru Thread by @Jayalko1 ji for
better understanding about Sthala Puranam:

Sthala Puranam says, Chelliamman was a local devi of Siruvachur. Her powers became delimited by a tantric, who started using the powers for destructive purposes. Mathura Kaliamman, a form of Maa Kali, happened
to visit the place seeking shelter from Chelliamman for a night. During her stay, Chelliamman revealed her servitude, & Mathura Kaliamman did away with the Tantric & saved Chelliamman. Chelliamman, in order to greet Mathura Kaliamman, moved to the Periaswamimalai, a nearby
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Today we will learn about Vana Durga Parameswari Amman - is a Kovil dedicated to Vana Durga, situated in Kathiramangalam, Tanjore district, TamilNadu - is one of the Nava (9) Durga Mandir is a presiding deity in this mandir. The main vigraham of the kovil is six feet height and
special Pooja in the Kovil held at Rahu Kalam, In this mandir, Maa Durga is faced towards East direction. Agastya Maharishi did pratishta of Durga Mata and Mirugandar Rishi worshipped this Maa Durga. As per sattology, Presiding deity is Maa Durga Parameswari. It is believed
that she visits Kasi during the night times and comes back every day. When Agastya Maharishi came to this vanam, He prayed Maa Durga. Markandeya Maharshi also worshipped the Maa Durga Parameswari. The actual name of the village is Kathir Veaintha Mangalam.
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Today would like to share about
Sri Brahmapureeswarar Kovil, near Trichy,
Tamil Nadu
Main Deity : Sri Brahmapureeswarar (Bhagwan Brahma).
Ambal (Consort) : Brahma Nayagi
Holy Water : Brahma Theertham.
Sthal Vruksham : Magizha (Spanish cherry) tree.
Prominence of the Shrine : This is yet another spectacular Dravidian architectural marvel, the Brahmapureeswar Kovil. Not known to many, this kovil is tucked away on the outskirts of the Trichy city at a serene village near Tirupattur. After a 30 km drive from Trichy,
take left and a 6 km drive through the beautiful village side would take you to the Brahmapureeswarar Kovil. An Early morning visit is recommended for a great #spiritual ambience. The main deity worshiped here is the Bhagwan Brahmapureeswarar, an avatar of Mahadev Shiva.
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There are large number of temples & ashrams in the Girivalam route around Sri Arunachaleswarar temple & the most important ones are: Ashta (eight) lingams representing the eight directions with each one being associated with one or more birth stars. Each lingam addresses
different aspects of man’s life & they bless the bhaktas with different types of benefits. It is believed to be installed by various Devas. Also these lingams have a dominant navagraha & praying to each lingam brings forth various benefits that is being bestowed by that
navagraha on the bhaktas.
Indira Lingam - It is said to be installed by Indira representing East. The dominant navagraha of this lingam are Sun & Venus. Worshiping this lingam blesses the devotees with long life & abundant prosperity.
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Thiruvannamalai (Annamaliayar) Temple was built before 1100 years & architecture of the temple has its contribution from various KINGDOM from Cholas, Pandias, Sambuvarayars Posalas, Vijayanagara, Nayaks, Nagarathargal, Cheftains & Zamindars. The Temple possesses more than
1000 statues & 450 stone inscriptions. The temple has more than 100 sannidhis. Various idols, bronze moorthies, paintings, 1000 pillar mahal & gopurams are the specialties of the temple. Temple is very enormous with an area covers around 25 acres & East Gopuram built by
King Krishnadevaraya with a height of 217 ft (11 storeys) is one of the largest Gopuram in India. Temple also consists of Vallala Maharaja Gopuram, Kili Gopuram. The main deity of Temple is Annamalaiyar & Unnamalai Devi. Ezhuthu Mandap situated in Girivalam path is an excellent
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Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Western Ghats, Marudhamalai Temple Situated at a height of about 500 feet in a plateau in the city of Coimbatore, TamilNadu. Believed to be the abode of Murugan, this 1,200-year-old Temple is on a small hillock. The Temple can be Image
accessed via a long flight of steps, & from the top you can get sweeping views of the surrounding #landscape. The hill is also home to a multitude of #medicinal herbs are used in the preparation of various #ayurvedic medicines. Sattology about petrified by thieves: Standing at Image
the foot hill, as we gaze towards the North, in the distant hills, we discern three stones in diverse colors, which are the petrified form of three thieves cursed by Murugan for their sinful act of plundering the treasures belonging to the temple. Just below the stone forms, Image
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Manakula Vinayaka Temple is one of the famous ancient temple in Puducherry, The Temple is 400 meters West of Bay of Bengal Sea, 165 Km South of Chennai. The main deity Manakula Vinayaka (Ganesh Bhagwan) of this temple is facing East.
This temple is called as Manakula Vinayaka,
as that time there was pond (Kulam in Tamil) on the western side of this temple & due to proximity of Sea, pond was full of sand (Manal in Tamil), hence it was called as Mana Kula Vinayagar.
Presently the Temple is built in 7913 sq. ft. with outer Mandapam, Raja Gopuram,
Dwaja Sthamb (18ft tall gold plated), The presiding deity Moolavar in Sanctum blesses his devotees with four hands, the top two holding Angusam, Pasam & the right low hand with Abayadana muthra & the left one Varadhana muthra.
The golden chariot: was made purely on the basis of
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Did You Know ?
Significance of Chidambaram Temple design, layout & architecture of the temple is replete with philosophical meanings.
Let's go thru a small Thread -
1. The 9 gateways signify the 9 orifices in the human body.
2. The Ponnambalam, the sanctum sanctorum represents the heart which is reached by a flight of 5 stairs called the Panchaatchara padi - pancha meaning 5, achhara – indestructible syllables – "SI VA YA NA MA", from a raised anterior dias - the Kanakasabai.
3. The access to the Sabha is through the sides of the stage (not from the front as in most temples).
The Sanctum sanctorum is held by 28 pillars – representing the 28 agamas or set of methodologies for the worship of Bhagwan Shiva.
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#Thread
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Aathi Kumbeshwara swamy #Temple - Mahadev Shiva is the main deity here. Aathi is primordial origin implies ancient. The Kumbeswarar is in Shiva Linga form which is a formless form - called aaru (formless)+uru (form)=aaruuru. @LostTemple7 ImageImage
The shape of lingam is of very special significance its in conical shaped lingam, This is unique in the world. The #Sattology derives the meaning of the shape & the name. The city name #Kumbakonam itself derived from the name of Mahadev - Kumba @Itishree001 @almightykarthik Image
& the slight angle of the Linga, hence the name "#Kumbakonam".
It is one of the 127 temples on the southern banks of river #Cauvery. It's mentioned as, 'Thirukkudamooku' in 'Thevaram',at present its called #Kumbakonam. It is a prime #Temple @Elf_of_Shiva_ @hathyogi31 @RajeAiyer Image
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Sri Mahalingeshwara #Temple situated at a small village called #Vayalathur, a small agricultural village which is 15 km south of #Kanchipuram (Kanchi- the spiritual capital of South India), #Tiruvannamalai Dist., TamilNadu
Sri Mahalingeshwarar is present along with His consort Sri Brigu Sundaragujambal. It is a 9th Century #Temple built during the Pallava Reign. Over the years, due to natural & human negligence the Temple got depleted & left in shambles. @almightykarthik @Itishree001 @pujari_anup
It was in 2015, a committee was formed with the help of local villagers and renovation work started to reconstruct the Temple structure. On 10.06.2016 the Maha Kumbabhishekham was performed in a grand manner and on 31.07.2016 Mandal Abhishekham was performed.
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#Theerthamalai is Mahadev Shiva #Temple along with His consort Devi Vadivaambigai, located at #dharmapuri Dist, #TamilNadu . The name Theertha means holy water malai means hill in Tamil. (Hill with Holy Water). Theerthamalai is a village situated @sattology @Itishree001
about 16 km northeast of #Harur. This temple also called as Theerthagireeswar (Theertha+Giri+Eswar)
Temple is located at the top of a hillock about 1 km up the steep slope of the hillock, derives its name from five springs in the temple. Mahadev Shiva is main deity. @karthiklv
#Temple was built in the 7th century, having many contributions being made by the Chola & Pandya Kings. Several inscriptions can be found in Temple. There is a deep connection of this temple with #Ramayana. When Sri Ram killed Ravana – @hathyogi31 @eshers @rightwingchora
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