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Next 3 days visiting #Temples in and around Trichy, Tanjavur & Kumbakonam. #WalkToTemple @veejaysai garu appreciate any special tips..
Started auspicious Vijaya Dasami day with Darshan of Supreme Mother Goddess Arulmigu Mariamman, Samayapuram. The main idol is made of Sand & Clay. As per Wikipedia this is the second most richest temple in TN after Palani.
Our next stop is Tiruvanaikaval, had darshan of Arulmigu Jambukeswarar and Arulmigu Akhilandeshwari. This is one of the the Pancha Bhoota Lingam and it represents water. With this we have seen all the 5. There was an massive golu in the temple.
Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy - Annavaram.
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Annavaram Satyadeva kshetram is located on the Ratnagiri hills, East Godavari district, AP.
In 1891, a brahmin named Earanki Prakasam had a dream where Swamy instructed him to find his murti & install it.
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Annavaram Satyadeva kshetram is located on the Ratnagiri hills, East Godavari district, AP.
In 1891, a brahmin named Earanki Prakasam had a dream where Swamy instructed him to find his murti & install it.
That brahmin informed the then zamindar Sri Raja Ramarayanam of Kirlampudi estate of his dream & both of them along with other villagers searched and found the idol on the Ratnagiri hill. It was installed in a shed initially & later a temple was built. It was reconstructed in
1933-34. Recently in 2011 it was reconstructed again.
I had had the darshan of Satyadeva 23 yrs ago. The temple looked a bit different then. I didn't go after 1997 for my own reasons & my family knew that it was not a preferred destination for me.
I was feeling sad bcs there was
I had had the darshan of Satyadeva 23 yrs ago. The temple looked a bit different then. I didn't go after 1997 for my own reasons & my family knew that it was not a preferred destination for me.
I was feeling sad bcs there was
Malayadippatti, Oli Pathi Vishnu Gruham, Kan Niraindha Perumal Temple, a rock cut cave Temple by Pandyas belonging to 7-8th Century CE, Pudhukkottai District, TN.
12 Kms from Aasoor on Trichy-Thanjavur NH 83. #WalkToTemple
12 Kms from Aasoor on Trichy-Thanjavur NH 83. #WalkToTemple
On the eastern lateral wall, Vaikunta Perumal is carved in seated posture, on the left is Hayagriva, which is unique to this Temple.
On the western lateral wall, Pundareekaksha Perumal is carved in standing posture, on his right, Nrusimha.
On the western lateral wall, Pundareekaksha Perumal is carved in standing posture, on his right, Nrusimha.
The entire Mandapa & the Murthis, except Sayana Padhmanabha are covered with paintings from Pandya era, retouched by Nayakkas.
On the roof, all 10 incarnations of Vishnu depicted in paintings, but only few of the paintings are intact, rest are covered with camphor smoke.
On the roof, all 10 incarnations of Vishnu depicted in paintings, but only few of the paintings are intact, rest are covered with camphor smoke.
The Temple, "Paachil Kootraththu Aachchiraamam", as per the inscriptions, now known as "Thiruvaasi Maatruraivaradheeswarar", located North of River in a village named Thiruvaasi, on Trichy-Musiri highway, sanctified by Gnanasambandhar & Sundarar.
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The earliest inscription found here is of Shri Raja Raja Chozha & inscriptions of Shri Kukotunga Chozha I, Jatavarmar Sundara Pandya, Krishna Devaraya & Hoysala Veera Someshwara found here.
1253 CE inscription of Veera Someshwara mentions abt 10,000 Kalam paddy grant every year.
1253 CE inscription of Veera Someshwara mentions abt 10,000 Kalam paddy grant every year.
Kulothunga* Chozha
Thiruvanaikka Akhilandeshwari Jambukheswarar Temple, built by Early Chozha king Kochenganan! #WalkToTemple
Banteay Srei is one of the important Shiva temples in Cambodia constructed in 10th Century. It was built by the Yajñavarāha, rajaguru of Rajendravarman II & Jayavarman V kings of Khmer empire. Built using sandstone, the temple has some stunning intricate reliefs #Walktotemple
The Gajalaksmi panel which one can see in most of the temples in TN
The fight between Vali and Sugreeva, as seen in the western Gopura
Maliyadippati, near Keeranur - Pudukkottai has a wonderful cave temple popularly known as Olipathi Vishnu Graham (Kan Nirantha Perumal). This Pandya cave temple belong to 7th - 8th Century CE. The Vishnu temple was carved out of a small hillock in the village #Walktotemple
In front of the temple, one can see the Garuda, Bali Peedam and a Dwajasthambam. The temple was built with a Mukha Mandapam (front hall) and then the sanctum. The temple has a number or reliefs which are covered with Stucco & paint was applied on top.
In the Mukha Mandapa, on the eastern side there is a relief of Mahavishnu in the standing posture. The Vishnu has four hands with top ones having Shanka &Chakra. The lower right hand in Abhya Hasta & left hand rests in waist. Sridevi & Bhoodevi are on either side
The Nandan Kovil temple situated near Kumbakonam is one of the Padal Petra Sthalams. The ancient name of this place is Thiru Nandu Devarkudi & now called as Karkadeswarar temple. It was made as a Katrali (stone temple) during Kulothunga Chola I times. #Walktotemple
The name of the lord here is Aru Marundhu easer & amman, Aru Marundhu ammai. Legend says a crab has worshipped Shiva here which is depicted in a panel as doing Abhishekam to linga. This is the reason for the temple being called as Thiru Nandu devarkudi
The village was granted as devathana by Kulothunga. The temple also had a functioning Athura Salai (Ayurvedic dispensary) as seen from the number of medicinal herbs found here. There is a panel which depicts sage Agasthya giving herbs to Dhanvanthri, watched by the King & Queen.
The Singavaram Ranganatha Swami temple near Gingee is one of the remarkable cave temples of Pallava era. It was carved out in one of the large rocks & one need to climb up to reach the temple. Researchers point the Singavaram could have come from Simhapura. #Walktotemple
The temple may belong to Mahendra or Narasimha Pallava era. In the sanctum, lord Vishnu is in Seshasayee form extending wall to wall. Brahma seated in lotus raises from his naval. The Devi’s are seated near his leg, other devatas including Garuda are seen around.
The temple also has Durga in a small cell, similar to what is seen in some other Pallava temples like Mamallapuram. The Durga here is in ‘Tri Bhanga’ form, with the right leg slightly raised & foot on Mahisha’s head. Four armed, she holds Prayoga Chakra and Sanka on top hands
Ganapeshwara aalayam - Ghanpur
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Ganapeshwara aalayam is the main gudi of the Ghanpur group of temples, locally called Kota gullu.
Ghanpur is 62 km from Warangal and 11 km from Ramappa temple.
Pic credit - Wikipedia
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Ganapeshwara aalayam is the main gudi of the Ghanpur group of temples, locally called Kota gullu.
Ghanpur is 62 km from Warangal and 11 km from Ramappa temple.
Pic credit - Wikipedia
Kota gullu are a group of 20 temples. While some are small temples, Ganapeshwara gudi is the major gudi and 2 more temples big sized temples are there. Sadly all are in ruins.
Built during the time of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva, it is of the 11th - 12th century.
Built during the time of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva, it is of the 11th - 12th century.
This place is under ASI and to really restore it, the ASI will have to put in a lot of effort. It is not easy.
Here the temples are not just damaged, but devastated. Apart from the main gudi, the 2 big gudis are destroyed. Even going in is a risky affair, with the ceiling, beams
Here the temples are not just damaged, but devastated. Apart from the main gudi, the 2 big gudis are destroyed. Even going in is a risky affair, with the ceiling, beams
Ramappa temple - Warangal
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Ramappa temple, also called Ramalingeshwara temple is located in Palampet, 76km from Warangal. It was completed in 1213 CE during time of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva & built by General Recharla Rudra.
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Ramappa temple, also called Ramalingeshwara temple is located in Palampet, 76km from Warangal. It was completed in 1213 CE during time of Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva & built by General Recharla Rudra.
The main structure is in reddish sandstone and it has brackets of black basalt. It stands on a 6" high star shaped platform.
It is the only temple that is named after its sculptor.
On entering the compound we see a smaller shivalay called Kateshwara gudi is in ruined state.
It is the only temple that is named after its sculptor.
On entering the compound we see a smaller shivalay called Kateshwara gudi is in ruined state.
Inside Nandi and carvings are all damaged.
Yet it must have been beautiful at one time.
Bricks of Ramappa temple float on water, which is unique.
Yet it must have been beautiful at one time.
Bricks of Ramappa temple float on water, which is unique.
Amongst Vaishnava temples in Chola Country, only #Srirangam had the privilege of being celebrated by almost the entire Vijayalaya clan, except Arinjaya, Rajendra ii & VErarajendra!
A whopping 192 inscriptions recorded the contributions of Cholas, of which 83 belongs to Kulotunga
A whopping 192 inscriptions recorded the contributions of Cholas, of which 83 belongs to Kulotunga
Interestingly, Kulotunga's inscriptions mention Moolavar Renganatha as Anantha Narayana & Utsavar as Azhagiya Manavaalan.
Nammazhwar's Thiruvaimozhi, Thondaradippodiyazhwar's Thiruppalliyezhuchi were recited before Ranganatha for the first time during Kulotunga's reign.
Nammazhwar's Thiruvaimozhi, Thondaradippodiyazhwar's Thiruppalliyezhuchi were recited before Ranganatha for the first time during Kulotunga's reign.
Padmakshi temple - Warangal
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Padmakshi temple is an ancient temple built by the Kakatiyas.
Situated on a hillock, it is very near Sri Siddeshwara aalayam.
The steps to go up are a little steep.
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Padmakshi temple is an ancient temple built by the Kakatiyas.
Situated on a hillock, it is very near Sri Siddeshwara aalayam.
The steps to go up are a little steep.
Seeing the board saying that it was the way for darshan, with a little bending we went through the rocks. The way leads to a cavern. On the way we can see stones piled one on top of another by devotees. It is said that devotees pile stones when asking for a particular wish.
Going forward we can see a part of hillock where two small Shivalinga are kept with a Nandi. Beside it looks like a place where homam is done.
Warangal - Ruins of Swayambhu Shivalayam
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When I had planned a trip to Warangal, searching for places to see, I saw that Warangal fort is an important sightseeing place. So I was waiting to see a ruined fort. But when I went to the place called +
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When I had planned a trip to Warangal, searching for places to see, I saw that Warangal fort is an important sightseeing place. So I was waiting to see a ruined fort. But when I went to the place called +
+Warangal fort, I realised that it was that section of the fort where previously a Swayambhu Shivalayam existed and now had relics which were excavated. On 4 sides v can see the famous Kakatiya thoranams, one of which v can c in above pic. Smaller thoranams r also there.
Now coming to the relics which fill us with pride for its sculpture and sorrow for the destruction.
Enlarge each pic if possible.
Enlarge each pic if possible.
Rudreshwara temple - Hanumakonda
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Famously known as 1000 pillar temple, Rudreshwara temple is in Hanumakonda, which is right beside Warangal.
It showcases the famous Kakatiya architecture & was built in 1163 by Rudra Deva 1.
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Famously known as 1000 pillar temple, Rudreshwara temple is in Hanumakonda, which is right beside Warangal.
It showcases the famous Kakatiya architecture & was built in 1163 by Rudra Deva 1.
The temple measures over 31*25m & stands on a platform which is 1 meter above the ground.
The temple is called 1000 pillar temple bcs of the pillars used for the temple. The entire wall of the gudi is made up of pillars which are joined.
The temple is called 1000 pillar temple bcs of the pillars used for the temple. The entire wall of the gudi is made up of pillars which are joined.
It consists of 3 shrines to Shiva, Vishnu and Surya on 3 sides of the Rangamandapam.
While Rudreshwara was having nitya Pooja and well illuminated, I am not too sure about Vishnu and Surya gudis. One was locked, the other not too visible bcs of low lighting.
While Rudreshwara was having nitya Pooja and well illuminated, I am not too sure about Vishnu and Surya gudis. One was locked, the other not too visible bcs of low lighting.
Sri Endala Mallikarjuna Swamy - Ravivalasa
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Situated in the Ravivalasa village of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh lies the largest Swayambhu sivalingam.
The Shivalinga here is 20m tall and 3m wide.
There is no enclosed temple for this shivalinga.
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Situated in the Ravivalasa village of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh lies the largest Swayambhu sivalingam.
The Shivalinga here is 20m tall and 3m wide.
There is no enclosed temple for this shivalinga.
According to sthala purana, in tretayuga after Rama killed Ravana & was returning to Ayodhya, Sushena who was their physician expressed his desire to stay back at Sumancha Parvata & do penance for Lord Shiva. People around the area were with Ill health & he wanted to help them.
After some time passed Rama sent Hanuman to enquire abt Sushena. When Hanuman came, he saw the body of Sushena & feeling sad, he covered the body with a deer skin (ajina in sanskrit) and placed some jasmine flowers on top of it & went to convey the news to Lord Rama.
Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple - Korukonda
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Korukonda is a village in the Korukonda mandal of East Godavari district of AP.
Here lies the divine gudi of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. There are 2 gudis. 1 atop the hill & 1 at the foot of hill
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Korukonda is a village in the Korukonda mandal of East Godavari district of AP.
Here lies the divine gudi of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. There are 2 gudis. 1 atop the hill & 1 at the foot of hill
The gudi at the foot of the hill is old but not ancient. The pillars of the temple signify its age.
There is a mandapam in the Prakaram. It has been cemented around parts of the pillar.
There is a mandapam in the Prakaram. It has been cemented around parts of the pillar.
Besides this prakaram lies the way to climb the hill. Steps to the gudi on the hill.
At the bottom is a Peetam with garuda carved on the side and paadam on top. Bcs it has been worshipped with flowers, the padalu cannot be seen in the pic.
Then starts the difficult part.
At the bottom is a Peetam with garuda carved on the side and paadam on top. Bcs it has been worshipped with flowers, the padalu cannot be seen in the pic.
Then starts the difficult part.
Kunti madhava temple - Pithapuram
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Kunti Madhava Swamy temple is one of the Pancha Madhava temples.
The other 4 Madhava temples being - Bindu Madhava of Varanasi, Venu Madhava of Prayaga, Sethu Madhava of Rameshwaram & Sundara Madhava of Tiruvananthapuram.
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Kunti Madhava Swamy temple is one of the Pancha Madhava temples.
The other 4 Madhava temples being - Bindu Madhava of Varanasi, Venu Madhava of Prayaga, Sethu Madhava of Rameshwaram & Sundara Madhava of Tiruvananthapuram.
The Pancha Madhava temples were consecrated by Indra to rid himself of the Sin of Brahmahatya.
Acc to the purana, Prajapati Twasta had a devout and pious son named Vishwarupa. He had immense spiritual power. The king of Devas, Indra became insecure and killed Vishwarupa.
Acc to the purana, Prajapati Twasta had a devout and pious son named Vishwarupa. He had immense spiritual power. The king of Devas, Indra became insecure and killed Vishwarupa.
An enraged Twasta creates another son Vritasura, born of the yagna fire to take revenge on Indra. Vritasura first performs penances by which he is granted boons that make him very strong. He attacks Indra, defeats him & takes Indralok.
Indra meanwhile takes the help of Trimurtis
Indra meanwhile takes the help of Trimurtis
MAGNIFICENT and STUNNING Nellaiappar Temple is. 😱 it took me 3.5 hours to go around once. Again 2 hrs in the evening. Built by pandya king Nidraseer Nedumaran. A padalpetra sthalam. While the gopuram isn't tall, the area it covers is 14 acres. #WalkToTemple so overwhelmed. 😍
Apart from Shri Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi sannidhi, we have nellai govindar, Kuberalinga, Agni Sabapathi, Thirumoola mahalingam, Gananatha Dakshinamurthy, Agasthiyar, Kapila, Suradeva, Nayanmars and several others.
The beauty of TN temples is that, from Early Pandya to Late Nayakas, every dynasty through history have contributed and protected these temples. The magnificent mantapas & corridors.
Pancharama 1 - Somarama
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Sri Someshwara Janardhana Swamy temple also known as Somarama is one of the Pancharamas.
Located at Gunupudi, at Bhimavaram, the present temple with Gopuram & Prakaram was built in 9th century by Eastern Chalukya Bhima.
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Sri Someshwara Janardhana Swamy temple also known as Somarama is one of the Pancharamas.
Located at Gunupudi, at Bhimavaram, the present temple with Gopuram & Prakaram was built in 9th century by Eastern Chalukya Bhima.
The history of Pancharamas is thus.
Tarakasura was a powerful Asura who had the boon that he would die only at the hands of a child of Shiva. He had after penance to Shiva acquired an atmalingam which he wore & became invincible.
It is for Tarakasura samhaara that Karthikeya+
Tarakasura was a powerful Asura who had the boon that he would die only at the hands of a child of Shiva. He had after penance to Shiva acquired an atmalingam which he wore & became invincible.
It is for Tarakasura samhaara that Karthikeya+
+ was born. Karthikeya as a child fought against Tarakasura and cut him up into pieces. But no matter how many times he did that, Tarakasura joined again & became alive. Lord Vishnu tells Karthikeya that this is happening bcs of the atmalingam that Tarakasura has. He tells +
Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temple - Bhimavaram
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Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temple of Bhimavaram, which is more than 1000 yrs old, is often confused with another illustrious temple of Bhimavaram, the Soma Rama, which is one of the Pancharamas.
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Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temple of Bhimavaram, which is more than 1000 yrs old, is often confused with another illustrious temple of Bhimavaram, the Soma Rama, which is one of the Pancharamas.
As soon as we enter through the gopuram, we are in the Mandapam of the Rama temple which is in the complex. The Sri Bhimeswara Swamy temple is straight ahead. This temple has many more gudis constructed in later years in the same complex.
The Sita Rama aalayam that we see as soon as we enter the complex.
Jagannath Swamy temple - Vizianagaram
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Right in center of Vizianagaram, lies a beautiful ancient temple. Ignored & neglected, this temple went into a sorry state, but was restored & brought back 2 glory in past couple of years.
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Right in center of Vizianagaram, lies a beautiful ancient temple. Ignored & neglected, this temple went into a sorry state, but was restored & brought back 2 glory in past couple of years.
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The temple considered 2 b a replica of Puri Jagannath temple, was constructed acc 2 rules of Pancha Ratra Agama Sastras. Along with Jagannath, Balabhadra & Subhadra, there are smaller temples 4 Venugopal Swamy & another for Mahalaxmi ma in the temple.
Dasavataras on the new walls
Dasavataras on the new walls
Devotees & locals formed the Sri Jagannath Seva Samithi 2 improve condition of the temple. Once they took steps 2 clean the temple, they were shocked to see the sculpture hidden behind thick tough coatings of paint or whitewash. They contacted ASI & endowment dept.
New entrance
New entrance
Alampur Temple Diaries 4
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Papanasi Temples
From the Sangameshwara temple, we went to the Papanasi Temples which is a cluster of 23 temples. The Papanasi Temples are also relocated to avoid damage by the Srisailam hydro power project.
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Papanasi Temples
From the Sangameshwara temple, we went to the Papanasi Temples which is a cluster of 23 temples. The Papanasi Temples are also relocated to avoid damage by the Srisailam hydro power project.
These temples built between 9th & 11th century CE. Some started at the time of early Chalukyas but completed during the time of Rashtrakutas & later Chalukyas. The site has two main temples with carved pillars, the rest are small temples.
The largest temple is the Papanaseshwara temple. Built by the Badami Chalukyas around 9th century, it consists of pillared mandapa, antarala and garbagriha.
The Shiva linga of Papanaseshwara is a 1400 year old markata lingam. Greenish in colour and shining.
The Shiva linga of Papanaseshwara is a 1400 year old markata lingam. Greenish in colour and shining.
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Today I will share with you a temple showcasing the splendor of the Chalukyas.
The SANGAMESHWARA temple was first located at the Sangam of Krishna & Tungabhadra rivers at a village called Kudavalli, 16km from Alampur.
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Today I will share with you a temple showcasing the splendor of the Chalukyas.
The SANGAMESHWARA temple was first located at the Sangam of Krishna & Tungabhadra rivers at a village called Kudavalli, 16km from Alampur.
Though the board mentions that it was built during the time of Vikramaditya I (655-81CE), it is believed to have been built by Pulikeshin.
Dwajastambham stamba and Nandi in a mandapam opposite the steps to the temple.
Dwajastambham stamba and Nandi in a mandapam opposite the steps to the temple.
Due 2 Srisailam hydro power project, the temple was at risk of submerging, so it has been relocated 2 outskirts of Alampur by ASI.
ASI did a fantastic job of replanting the temple, without disturbing the architecture. They took pics, removed the stones layer by layer & rebuilt it
ASI did a fantastic job of replanting the temple, without disturbing the architecture. They took pics, removed the stones layer by layer & rebuilt it
