Divine traveller

   Today's lifestyle has become very complex. People, especially the youngsters are a stressed lot and have no time to think of God,religion,culture. The temples in India are places that can spur one's divine thoughts. The sanctity and divinity of these temples soothes and revitalizes his worn out nerves and confused mind with a spiritual aura.There are number of temples in India, which have attained great following and admiration, even in the overseas, not only for their divinity but also as architectural marvels. South India,especially is one such place that have so many temples that are not only divine but also symbols of splendor and beautiful architecture. This website takes the readers on a journey through most of the prominent temples of South India and a few very popular must visit temples of rest of the India covering the history,the legend and devotional aspects of these temples. I have tried to provide a detailed information which will help visitors plan their m...

Sri Avinashiappar - Tiruppukkozhiyur (Avinashi) Avinashi Shiva Temple dedicated to Shiva is located at Avinashi, Tamil Nadu at a distance of 40 kms from Coimbatore and 10 kms from Tiruppur . This is also known as Tiruppukkozhiyur, Karunaiyaaththaal Temple, Avinasilingeswarar temple and Avainasiappar .This is one of the Thevara Padal Petra Sthalams revered by Sundarar. Thirumoolar and Manickavachagar.The original complex is believed to have been built by Chola kings and later some of the structures by Madurai Nayakars during the 16th century. Avinashi-Lingeshwarar temple is considered as holy as Varanasi. It is also called as Dakshina Kasi . The temple is situated in a massive layout with two main Gopurams and several sannidhis. Avinasin in sanskrit means indestructible. As per legend, two young boys bathing in a pond when a crocodile swallowed one of them. The mo...

Subramanya Swami Temple - Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy-(file picture) This beautiful temple in Tiruchendur is situated on the shores of the beach of Gulf of Mannar in the Bay of Bengal. The origin of this temple is said to be dated to 2000 yrs old. It is one of the six "Aaru padai veedu" (six abodes of Lord Muruga). As per legends, there was this powerful demon king called Soorapadman, who was invincible and he along with his brothers was torturing the devas and creating big chaos to the three worlds. All the devas and sages rushed to Shiva to save them from the demon. Lord Shiva opened his Third Eye and six sparks of fire came out of it onto the divine lake Saravan Poigai. They were transformed into six babies. These babies were mothered by the six Kirithika, female deities. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi came to Saravana Poigai, and when Parvathy fondly caressed the babies, they...

Subramanya Swami Temple - Thirutanni Subramanya Swamy-(file picture) Thiruttani Subramanya Swamy Temple of Lord Subramanya is located on top of a hillock in Thiruttani is 90 kms from Chennai. This is also known as Thiruthanikai. It is one of the six "Aaru padai veedu" (six abodes of Lord Muruga). As per the legends Subramanya along with his lieutenant Veerabaghu, fought with the demon king Soorbathman in a long battle and killed him. Subramanya was fierce and seething with anger even after killing him. He came to Thiruttani to calm himself and meditated, hence this place is also known as Shantipuri (Abode of Peace). As per another legend Lord Subramanya married Valli, a gypsy girl from the Vallimalai hills nearby, and had settled here. There are other legends too. Subramanya married Indra's daughter Deivayanai and was offered his elephant Iravatam as a part of the weddin...

Palani Andavar - Palani Dhandayudhapani Swamy-(file picture) Palani Dhandayudhapani Swamy Temple of Lord Subramanya is located on top of the Palani Hills,150 kms from Coimbatore and 120 kms from Madurai. It is one of the six "Aaru padai veedu" (six abodes of Lord Muruga). As per mythology, Sage Narada visited Shiva and Parvathi while they were with their sons Ganesha and younger one Subramanya,at Mount Kailash. Narada had a delicious golden mango on his hand, which he claimed to be the 'Gnana Pazham' (Fruit of Wisdom) and as it can not be cut and given in pieces, he wanted to present the whole fruit to the son whoever circumbulate the earth first. Subramanya scarmbled on his vahana, the peacock and took off.Ganesha, always the wise one, went arount their parents and said they are the world and claimed the fruit. Subramanya returning from circling the earth was furious and in huff left the Kai...