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சுந்தரமூர்த்தி நாயனார் சரித்திரம்
சுந்தரமூர்த்தி நாயனார் சரித்திரம் திருக்கயிலாயத்தில் சிவபெருமானுடைய பிரதிபிம்பமாகத் தோன்றி ,இறைவனிடம் அணுக்கத் தொண்டராக இருந்த சுந்தரர், ஒருசமயம் யாவரும் நெருங்கவும் … Continue reading
Annabhishekam at Manakkal
” Annanaam Pathaye Namo…” thus goes the Rudram, hailing Lord Parameswara as the sole & Supreme Power who grants even the basic needs of the Universe such as food. Based on the Vedic proclamation, we conduct Annabhishekam in the Tamil … Continue reading
Save Temples from destruction
The Cauvery delta seems to have too many Temples in dilapidated state. The present condition is the outcome of not less than a century year old neglect. The structures would not have suffered to this extent had the locals … Continue reading
Undesirable Shift in Tradition
Lord Shiva had blessed Sivagamas, 28 in number which remain as treatise not only on building and maintaining the Temples but also comprehensively on all rituals such as nithya puja, brahmothsavam , aathmapuja, dhyanam, Sivadheeksha etc. Of the available Agamas, … Continue reading
Innambur and Thiruppurambiyam Temples
People normally visit shrines which they think are popular and important. Many times they skip places unknown to them even if they pass through them. Tour operators also plan to cover only those “important” places. The less known temples … Continue reading
Consecration at Peravur
Peravur is a small hamlet some 7 km from Aduthurai . It can also be reached by taking Kumbakonam- Karaikal road and divert from S.Pudur. The distance from S.Pudur must be around 4 km. We pass through the Temple at … Continue reading
Renovation work at Peravur
Peravur is located some 5 km from Aduthurai, a mid point on Mayiladuthurai – Kumbakonam road. Adhitheswara Temple of Peravur dates back to the Chola Period. Since it had been neglected for a long time, it suffered extensive damage and … Continue reading
Construction of Subramanya Sannadhi at Keezh Korkai
Subramanya Sannadhi built behind Siva shrine The historic Temple at Keezha Korkai near Patteeswaram off Kumbakonam was once covered with wild growth of trees which penetrated through granite walls and vimanams. The renovation committee tried hard and found donors for … Continue reading