Jan
16

Manimangalam Rajagopalaswamy temple

Location: The temple is about 12kms from Tambaram on the Mudichur road and about 5kms from Vandalur on the Sriperambudur highway. Moolavar: Rajagopalaswamy standing posture facing East Urchavar:Rajagolpar Thaayar : Shengamala Valli Thaayar (Separate Sannidhi) Temple Time: 7am- 10am and 4pm-7pm Uniqueness : Moolavar Lord Rajagopalaswamy is seen in a standing posture with a Conch Shell in his right hand and a chakra in his left hand.  About the Temple: The temple is said to 1000 year old , spread on 1 1/2 acres of land constructed during the chola era.  Temple in the Vincity: Manimangalam Dharmeeshwarar temple Manimangalam Kailasanathar Temple Vaikuntanathar ...
Jan
15

Sri Srardha Samrakshana Narayanan

Location: Nenmeli is situated at about 6 kms from Chingleput, on the road towards Mahabalipuram,. Other Names: Nenmeli is also known as Pundarikanallur or Pindam vaiththa nallur. Sannadhi: Presiding Deity :Lord Srartha Samrakshana Narayanan Lord Lakshmi Narashimha Lord Krishna Lord Ganesha Legends: The place where the temple is situated once was under the kingdom of Arcot Nawab. And, there lived an aged couple, the husband worked as a Diwan in the Nawab kingdom. The couples spent, the money, which they had to pay to the Nawab, was spent towards Deiva Kainkaryam. And as a result of this, they both were ordered to be prisoner. The couple did not want to accept the punishment as they ...
Oct
4

Thirumalai Vaiyaavoor Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumaal

Thirumalai Vaiyaavoor Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumaal Location: Thirumalai Vaiyaavoor lies about 74 kms from Chennai and 20 kms from Chengalpattu. While going from Chennai, after crossing Chengalpattu, one can find Padaalam Cross Road from where a road goes off GST Road on the right side. This road leads to Thirumalai Vaiyaavoor. Other Names: Thirumalai Vaiyaavoor has a beautiful temple for Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumaal on a small hill, which is also called Then Thirumalai. Goddess here is Sri Alarmel Mangai Thaayaar. This hill has various names like Sri Vaikundagiri, Dhakshina Garudagiri, Dhakshina Venkatagiri, Dhakshina Seshagiri, Varaaha Kshethram and Ramanuja Yogagiri. This ancient ...
Sep
30

Nandhambakkam Sri Kothandaramar

Nandhambakkam Sri Kothandaramar Nandhambakkam is located on the Mount Poonamallee Road just about 2 kms from Guindy Kathipara junction. This temple is located just on the opposite side of Chennai Trade Center. Mulavar: Kodhanda Ramar, Srinivasa Perumal Posture : Nindra Kolam , Standing Posture (Srinivasa Perumal) Theertham: Bringi Maharishi Theertham Kshethram: Brindaanya Kshethram Vimanam: Nalinaga Vimanam Legends: According ...
Sep
26

Hridayaaleeswarar Temple , Thiruninravur

Hridayaaleeswarar Temple , Thiruninravur Hridhayaaleeswarar Temple is about 300m from Sri Bakthavatsalam Temple, Thiruninravur. This temple was built in 7th century .   Legends:   The story of this temple dates back to 7th century. There lived a Shiva devotee called Poosalaar. Poosalaar was determined to build a temple for Lord Shiva at this place within his lifetime. He sought for help with ...
Sep
26

Eri Katha Ramar Temple, Thiruninravur

Eri Katha Ramar Temple, Thiruninravur   Thiruninravur is a village in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu. It is situated at around 32KM from Chennai. It is famous for Bakthavatsala Perumal Temple which is one of the 108 Divyadesams. Hridayaleeswarar Temple constructed 1500 years ago dedicated to Shiva is also located at Thiruninravur. Both built during the Pallava era. But there is another temple ...
Sep
25

Nithya Kalyana Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal

Nithya Kalyana Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal When we hear the name Nithya Kalyana  Perumal , we generally get tuned to the temple in ECR ThiruVidanthai Nithya Kalyana Perumal  built by the pallavas. But this Nithya Kalyana  Perumal  is much unheard to many. I would like to bring in to light about this unique less know temple. Place: Aappur Near by place: Singaperumal Kovil , Aappur ...