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Are you familiar with the holy site of Veera Raghavapuram in Tirunelveli? This is where the fascinating story of Raghava as a King who protected the land from enemy invaders took place. The legend goes that Krishna Varma, a King from the Lunar dynasty, was ruling the region by the river ...
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Long ago in Tamilagam, it was believed that one should never reside in a village without a temple. However, the residents of Konkarayakurichi have gone without their own temple for five generations. The ancient temple in their village was submerged under water, leaving the villagers longing for its ...
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When you visit temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, you will typically see depictions of him in seated, standing, or reclining postures, holding a discus and conch in his upper arms. However, there is something truly unique in the small village of Karungulam near Tirunelveli. Here, two sandalwood ...
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The Pandyan dynasty ruled from Madurai, for nearly two thousand years, in some form or another. In the Sangam age, they had contacts with the Romans and the Greeks, as seen by coins of Claudius, Domitian, Nero, Vespasian, Tiberius and Hadrian. Tamil kings issued coins in the Roman style. Tamil ...
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Are you familiar with the holy site of Veera Raghavapuram in Tirunelveli? This is where the fascinating story of Raghava as a King who protected the land from enemy invaders took place. The legend goes that Krishna Varma, a King from the Lunar dynasty, was ruling the region by the river ...
architecture India Nayakas Pandya Sculpture Tamil Nadu temple Tirunelveli
We all know about the famous Meenakshi and Chokkanatha of Madurai. Do you know or heard about Meenakshi and Chokkanatha of Tirunelveli? Here is one in Mela Veeraraghavapuram of Junction locality.The temple is an ancient structure that has undergone renovations. It faces east and lacks a gopuram, ...
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One of two villages named Surakkudi in the outskirts of Karaikudi, this place is Vanniya Surakkudi. A Pandya king who could not keep up with his weekly visit schedule to Madurai owing to old age, was advised by a celestial voice to build this temple for Sundareswarar and Meenakshi Amman, his ...
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This expansive yet tranquil temple is nestled just one kilometer away from Nellaiyappar temple in Tirunelveli Town, bearing the distinctive name of Thondargal Nayinar, which means the Lord of His devotees. The origins of this name are steeped in a fascinating legend.According to the legend, ...
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When you think of renowned Ganesha temples, places like Mumbai's Siddhi Vinayak temple, Puducherry's Manakkula Vinayaka, or Trichy's Uchchi Pillayar temple might come to mind. When contemplating ancient Ganesha sculptures, Pillayarpatti Ganesha and various cave shrines might be on your list. If ...
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Tirunelveli, often celebrated for its grandeur and cultural heritage, is not just a city of history but also a city of temples. Amidst the renowned temples like Nellaiyappar Temple that grace this region, there exists a hidden gem, a temple of unparalleled uniqueness, which we shall explore in this ...
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