Kalady – Birthplace of Shankaracharya
Kalady, nestled on the banks of the Periyar River in Kerala, is the sacred birthplace of Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya, the […]
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Mandirs in Tamil Nadu
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple
The temple celebrates many grand festivals throughout the year, the most famous being the Vaikunta Ekadasi festival, which attracts millions
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Meenakshi Devi Temple
The Meenakshi Devi Temple is not only a sacred abode of worship but also a masterpiece of ancient Indian architecture,
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Keezhperumpallam Temple – Ketu
Even though the temple’s main deity (Moolavar) is Lord Shiva as Naganathaswamy, the Ketu shrine is significant; devotees offer worship
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Thirunageswaram Temple – Rahu
The presiding deity is Lord Shiva as Naganatha Swamy, and his consort Giri Gujambikai. The temple also houses a separate
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Thirunallar Shani Temple – Saturn (Shani)
This is one of the Navagraha temples, specifically associated with Lord Shani (Saturn). Devotees visit here from across the country
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Vaitheeswaran Koil – Mars (Mangal)
Shiva is worshipped here as Vaidyanathar or Vaitheeswaran — “The Divine Healer” (Vaidya = doctor, Ishvara = lord). Architecture of
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Kanjanur Temple – Venus (Shukra)
It is one of the Navagraha Temples of Tamil Nadu, associated with Sukra (Venus). Architecture of the Temple Follows Dravidian
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Alangudi Temple – Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati)
This temple is one of the Navagraha (nine planetary) temples of Tamil Nadu, specifically associated with Guru (Jupiter / Brihaspati).
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Thiruvenkadu Temple – Mercury (Budha)
The main deity is Lord Shiva in the form Swetharanyeswarar (“Lord of the White Forest”). His consort is called Brahma
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