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76Siddhar - Sundaraanandar Alias Vallaba Siddhar
Sundaraananda siddhar was born on Aavani month of Tamil (August),in the birth star of "Revathy",in the "Agamudayar community".He had the power of remaining in yoga for several years and could do extraordinary miracles.He got the Linga,which had been worshiped by Siddhar "Agasthiyar",and made it holy-erected at Sathuragiri hills,which is situated in the western ghats,Thaanipaarai.His guru was siddhar "Sattai Muni".It is said in the Sathuragiri's "Thala puraanam".
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75Alagar malai (Alagar Mountain)
Alagar Koil is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is situated at a distance of 21 km from Madurai, on foot of Alagar hills, amongst the natural beauty of the woods. The Vaishnavite temple is famous for its beautiful sculptures and exquisite 'mandapams'. It is believed that pilgrims visited Azhgar Kovil even in the early days of the Sangam age. According to Hindu Mythology, Lord Vishnu came to this place from his heavenly abode to give away Goddess Meenakshi in marriage to Lord Sundareswarer.
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78places of importance/Thirumayam fort -my personal experience
The fort is very famous for the reason,for what,in this,the vigorous freedom fighters of paanchalam kuruchi veera pandia kattapomman and his brother Oomaithurai were hiding during the 17 th centuary,when they fought against the British people. For this reason ,the fort is also called as "oomaiyan kottai" (Dumb-man fort),since,the brother of Kattabomman, oomai thurai was "dumb" by birth. The main attractions here,are the fort,Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu temples within the fort ilself.
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74Alagar Gets in River Vaigai on Chitra Pournami - A Grand Festival of Madurai !!!
Alagar, also called as Kallalagar is none other than lord Vishnu, who is residing at Alagarkovil, which is 24 k.m from Madurai. One of the best festivals which have been celebrated for Him, is 'Alagar gets in river Vaigai', on that day the whole Madurai is on it's jubilant. Along with this festival, yet one another festival is celebrating by the people of Madurai is 'Goddess Sri Meenakshi Thirukalyanam' (Marriage of goddess Sri Meenakshi).
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73Madurai Hyderabad Travel Options
If someone wants to travel from Madurai to Hyderabad, what are the travel options available? is there any direct mode from madurai to Hyderabad either by Flight, Train or Bus. I have provided here all the forms of transport and the best option to...
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80Thiruvathavur - the birth place of the fierce devotee of lord Shiva's - Manickavasagar - part 4
s per the direction of the king Arimarthanapandiyan, Manickavasagar had reached Thiruperumthurai in order to purchase the horses for their army so as to strengthen it. He had come with a lot of gold to purchase the horses.He found his Guru, who was really lord Shiva and got 'Gnanatheetchai' (spiritual blessing) from him and he engaged himself in the services of the worshiping lord Shiva and other spiritual activities.
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74YOGA NARASIMHA TEMPLE AT YANAMALAI-MADURAI
This temple is located 8km east of Melur Highway (Madurai) and 4km North of ThiruMogur KAALEMEGA Perumal temple(which is one of a divya desam). It is located on the foot of the Yanamalai Hill (The Hill Looks like an elephant) and place location is...
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66Madhana Gopalaswamy Temple* - Madurai
This temple has been well situated in the heart of the town where south masi street and West masi street meets together. It's a lovely lord Vishnu temple facing towards the east in direction. Around this temple, you could able to find the Madurai's busy market of various trades.The Presiding deities, Lord Madhanagopalan and Goddess Sri Mathuravalli thaayaar.
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70EVOLUTION OF INDIAN HINDU TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE
EVOLUTION OF INDIAN TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE Indian temples have been a source of attraction, not only as a place of worship for the devout, but also as an architectural marvel for the curious tourist. Indian temples with its imposing towers,...
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71Kodaikanal - economical tourage
Kodaikanal is one of the most popular hill resorts in India. It is a charming hill station, stands amidst sylvan beauty on the southern crest of the upper Palani Hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu. With its rocks, woods, lovely lake and bracing air, Kodaikanal is an ideal hill resort for the tourists.
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