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The greatness of #Mylapore
Everyone is familiar with the name Sri Ki.Va.Jagannathan, a very eminent Tamil scholar, poet and author. Once when MahaSwamigal was camping in Mylapore, Sri Ki.Va.Ja’s daughter-in-law,
The greatness of #Mylapore
Everyone is familiar with the name Sri Ki.Va.Jagannathan, a very eminent Tamil scholar, poet and author. Once when MahaSwamigal was camping in Mylapore, Sri Ki.Va.Ja’s daughter-in-law,
Tripurasundari went there for darshan. She was introduced to Sri Maha Periyava. She kept the fruits, flowers and other offerings which she brought for the Mahan in a bamboo tray in front of Him and prostrated. Raising His right hand, the Mahan blessed Tripurasundari and asked
“Where are you staying in Madras?”
Here in Mylapore Periyava, replied Tripurasundari.
“Do you have the habit of going to temples?”
Yes Periyava. Especially, I always enjoy going to Kapaleeswarar Temple and praying to Karpagambal said Tripurasundari with a face blooming with
Here in Mylapore Periyava, replied Tripurasundari.
“Do you have the habit of going to temples?”
Yes Periyava. Especially, I always enjoy going to Kapaleeswarar Temple and praying to Karpagambal said Tripurasundari with a face blooming with
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1.Main Deity: Kapaleeshwarar (Bhagwan Shiva)
Consort: Karpagambal (Maa Parvati)
Sthal Vriksh: Punnai Tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Sthal Theerth: Kapali, Kadavul, Veda, Vali, Ganga, Velli, & Rama Theerth. #Kapaleeshwarar Temple is of typical Dravidian #architecture style
1.Main Deity: Kapaleeshwarar (Bhagwan Shiva)
Consort: Karpagambal (Maa Parvati)
Sthal Vriksh: Punnai Tree (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Sthal Theerth: Kapali, Kadavul, Veda, Vali, Ganga, Velli, & Rama Theerth. #Kapaleeshwarar Temple is of typical Dravidian #architecture style
2. There are 2 entrances to the #temple marked by the Gopuram on either side with the Gopuram overpowering the street on which the Temple present. The East Gopuram is about 40 m height, while the smaller western Gopuram faces the Holy Pond, with intricate patterns of sculpture
3. figures in cool eye-passing colors is a treat to watch. The Temple is also a testimonial for the Vishwakarmas #Sthapathis. There are inscriptions on the Temple Structure which dates to the 7th Century. The view of the Temple from the outside is magnificent & awesome. This is a
#Kapaleeswarar Temple #Chennai - Dedicated to Shiva & Parvati. #DoYouKnow -
The present temple structure was built some 300 years back only .But the original temple said to be along the seashore about a mile away and was destroyed and demolished by the Portuguese
📷- resp.owner
The present temple structure was built some 300 years back only .But the original temple said to be along the seashore about a mile away and was destroyed and demolished by the Portuguese
📷- resp.owner
Ancient hym -Poompavai pathikam, says the temple was built in the 7th century BC by the Pallava dynasty. Later parts of the old structure remains used while constructing the present #Kapaleeswarar temple complex with beautiful sculptures
📷-resp.owner #Chennai #Mylapore
📷-resp.owner #Chennai #Mylapore
#Kapaleeswarar Temple - Brahma took pride of his creative powers & showed off giving no respect to Shiva. To teach Brahma respect ,Shiva plucked one of Brahma 5 heads & deprived him of creative powers. Brahma realized his mistake, did penance here to seek forgiveness frm Shiva.
