The Nellaiappar Temple is a renowned Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the city of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped here as Nellaiappar (also called Venuvananathar), represented by the sacred lingam, while his consort Parvati is worshipped as Kanthimathi Amman. According to legend, Lord Vishnu witnessed the divine wedding of Shiva…
Suchindram Thanumalayan Temple is one of the important and unique temples in Tamil Nadu / Kanyakumari region. The temple is located in the town of Suchindram in Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu (about 7 km from Nagercoil and 11 km from Kanyakumari city). It is also simply referred to as “Thanumalayan Temple” — the term “Thanumalayan”…
Sri Swayambulinga Swamy Temple, located in the serene coastal village of Uvari in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, is one of the most revered pilgrimage destinations near Kanyakumari and Tirunelveli. Situated 52 km from Kanyakumari and 70 km from Tirunelveli, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Swayambunathar, signifying a self-manifested form….
The Ujeevanathar temple is situated at Uyyakondan Malai (Thirumalainallur), about 6 km from Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) on the Vayalur Road in Tamil Nadu. The temple stands beautifully on a small hillock surrounded by greenery and sacred ponds. The Uyyakondan Thirumalai Sri Ujeevanathar Temple is an ancient Chola-era shrine, estimated to be over 1,200 to 1,300 years…
Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal Temple is located in Thiruvellarai, about 20 kms northeast of Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) in Tamil Nadu. The temple stands on a small white hill made of chalk, from which the place gets its name – “Vellarai” meaning white rock. History This ancient temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, the sacred shrines…
Location Sri Ayyappan Temple is located in Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most popular temples dedicated to Lord Ayyappa in South India, next only to the famous Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. The temple is situated near the Trichy Railway Junction and easily accessible from all parts of the city. History…
The Sri Thandondreeswarar Temple is located in Uraiyur, which is about 4 to 5 kms west of Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu. The temple is believed to be over 1,000 years old. Historical evidence and local tradition suggest that the temple dates back to the early Chola period (around the 9th–10th century CE). During that time, Uraiyur served…
Historical Background The Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple is one of the most ancient and sacred Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu, located in Uraiyur, the old capital of the Early Cholas in Trichy district. Uraiyur is one of the oldest inhabited regions in Tamil Nadu and was once the capital of the Early Chola dynasty. The…
The Panchavarnaswamy Temple is a famous and ancient Hindu temple located in Woraiyur, a historic part of Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The temple is about 3 to 4 kms from the Trichy Rockfort Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped here as Panchavarnaswamy, meaning “the Lord of Five Colours”. This unique name…
The Brahmapureeswarar Temple is located in Thirupattur, about 30 km north of Trichy, Tamil Nadu. It is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshipped here as Brahmapureeswarar and his consort Goddess Yoganayaki (Yogambal). The temple is one of the most important spiritual centers in the region and attracts devotees from all over the country….
