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Temples of India
AMMAN TEMPLES :
1.Sri KarumariAmman Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :
Sri KarumariAmman Temple is situated at Thiruverkadu, a small town near Chennai, Tamilnadu,
India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE :
One day Devikarumari took the image of old nomadic lady and went to Sun to forecast his
future. Without realising her as Devikarumari, He simply neglected her. Devikarumari immediately
vanished. Sun has lost it's brightness and its glory started declining. Realising his mistake He
begged Devikarumari to forgive and excuse him. Sun also requested Devikarumari to celebrate Sunday
as the day of Devikarumari. Devikarumari also accepted it. He also got permission from Her to pour
on her sun rays twice in a year in the month of Panguni and Purattasi.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
Once upon a time Vinayagar performed Abisekam (pouring holy water) on Devi Karumari using
Valampuri Conch which made Karumari extremely happy. So She blessed him when poojas were performed
the first pooja would be done to Him only.That is why only after offering prayer to Vinayagar
at the
left side of flag staff we should go round the temple corridor. While Lord Siva was ruling
Thiruverkadu along with Balambiga, Devas who were tortured by demons rushed to Lord Siva and prayed
him to save them. Lord Siva wanted to remove their sufferings and to give them peaceful life. So
Lord Siva told Uma Devi alias Thiruverkkani that he is going to the kingdm of Deva to redress their
grievances and till His return He empowered Thiruverkanni to perform all the five sacred duties
( Creation, Protection, Destruction, maintain and bless) and gave her ashes from his body.
In turn, Goddess Verkkani ordered Agasthiar to select a place at north eastern side to rule the
world. When Agasthiar was thinking about a place an auspicious voice said, "Agasthia! the place
where you are standing itself is going to be a sacred one". Agasthiar when turned, Goddess came near
him and said this place would remove all sins. She performed five sacred duties with the help of
ashes given by Lord Siva. At that time she appeared in the form of seven divine powers.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Thaipoosa Latcharchana and Poornima Latcharchana are very auspicious. Other important
festivals are. Masi magam, Tamil new year, Panguni uthiram and Garudaseva. Sundays are very special. The temple performed "Maha Kumbhabhisekham" on 3rd April 2006.Book puja and get the blessings of Goddess
Karumari.
2.Sri Karpagambal Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :
Sri Karpagambal Temple is situated at Mylapore in chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
The Moolastana deity is Lord Shiva, the Kapaleeswarar & Amman is Karpagambal. The Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, is one of the ancient temples of South India. Karpagambal worshipped the Lord in the form of a peacock (Mayil in Tamil) & hence the area came to be called Mylapore.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
Parvati is the wife of Lord Shiva.Worshipping Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva makes ones life
free from all difficulties.Knowledge, Strength and Prosperity one would get when blessed by Lord
Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Six worship services are offered each day here.
3.Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :
Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple is situated at Mangadu, a suburban area of Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
This temple is said to have been in existence from ancient times. Kamakshi or Parvati is enshrined here
with her austere peance and meditation.The best part is that the Goddess is standing on a needle
and doing meditation. This temple is believed to have been in existence during the peirod of Aadi
Sankaracharya.Sri Adi Sankara came here and installed Ardhameru (Sri Chakra) which is rare of its kind in India.The
sanctum here enshrines Kamakshi, and a Sri Chakram.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
The temple stands for its exceptional beauty. It depicts the goddess Parvati performing one of her innumerable penance's by standing on one leg over five fires with the rudrakshamala held in one hand and an expression of serene contentment on her face.
It is also said that Sri Vaikunda Perumal came to this place with gifts and ring for the marriage of Sri Kamakshi with Lord Sri Velleswarar, we can see the ring on Lord's right hand of the moolasthana vikragam (idol) of Sri Vaikunda Perumal.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Fridays are very special in this Temple.
4.Sri Kalikambal Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Kalikambal Temple is situated in Parrys,the heart of Chennai. In the state of Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
The great Maratha ruler Shivaji is said to have visited the Kalikambal shrine in Chennai, during his tour of the southern region of the Indian subcontinent. This temple enshrines Kalikambal and Kamateswarar and a host of parivara devatas.
The history of the temple goes back to a few hundred years.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
It is said that the original location of this temple was closer to the sea shore and that it was relocated to its present
location during the period of British rule in India.It is also believed that a firece ugra form of
the Goddess was held in worship earlier, and that this form was replaced with the Shanta Swaroopa
form of Kamakshi.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Tuesdays are very special in this Temple.
5.Sri Mariyamman Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Mariyamman temple is Situated at Samayapuram, a small town near Trichirapalli,Tamilnadu,
India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE :
Mariamman is a form of Shakti worshipped in Tamilnadu, and is associated with prosperity and
health. There is a belief that worship of Samayapuram Amman icures for diseases such as small pox
and chicken pox. History says that Shiva created Kali, out of the poison that he had swallowed, and
decreed that he kill Daarukaasuran. Having originated from the Kaalakoota poison, she assumed the name Kaali.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE :
This temple has separate shrines for the processional image of Mariamman and the moolavar in the sanctum. There is also a shrine to Karuppannasaami a local deity. It is believed that that this deity was once installed at the Sri Rangam temple near Tiruchirapalli. As the chief priest felt that he was suffering from some malevolent effect from the Goddess, he asked the workers at the temple to remove the idol from the temple. The workers carried the idol northwards and put it down in a place called Kannanoor and left it there. Some passersby who saw this idol left unattended in the middle of the village informed the local
villagers who named the idol Kannaoor Mariamman and established a shrine there.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
There are four main festivals conducted in this temple in the Tamil months of 'Thai', 'Masi', 'Chithirai' and 'Vaikasi'. The festival conducted in the month of 'Masi' (February/March) is
called 'Poochorithal' (inundating with flowers). Fridays are very special.
6.Sri Meenakshiamman Temple:
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Meenakshiamman Temple is situated in the enormous temple complex which is dedicated to
Shiva, known here as Sundareshvara and his consort Parvati or Meenakshi in Madurai, Tamilnadu,
India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE :
According to tradition, Indra once committed sin when he killed a demon, who was then performing penance. He could find no relief from remorse in his own kingdom. He came down to earth. While passing through a forest of Kadamba trees in Pandya land, he felt relieved of his burden. His servitors told him that there was a Shivalinga under a Kadamba tree and beside a lake. Certain that it was the Linga that had helped him; he worshipped it and built a small temple around it. It is believed that it is this Linga, which is till under worship in the Madurai temple. The shrine is called the "Indra Vimana".
Malayadhvaja, and his queen, Kanchanamala, performed a sacrifice for a child, Lord Shiva caused Goddess Parvati Herself to step out of the fire as a little girl. She had three breasts. Lord Shiva told the couple that the third breast would disappear when she set eyes on he who was to be her husband. They were to name her "Thadathagai" and bring her up as if she were a boy.
She succeeded her father to the throne at his death. She gained many military victories. Finally she
marched on Kailasa itself. When she saw Lord Shiva, her third breast disappeared. The Lord told her
to return to Madurai and said that He would marry her there.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
While the temple originated in times to which no date can be assigned, the structures that are
standing today date mostly from the twelfth to the eighteenth century. They occupy a vast space,
258 m by 241m. There are the two main shrines, no less than twelve Gopuras, a tank and innumerable
Mandapas. At every turn there is superb sculpture, magnificent architecture.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Six worship services are offered each day here.
VISHNU TEMPLES :-
1.Sri Rangamannar Temple:
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Rangamannar Temple or Commonly Known as Andal Temple is situated at Srivalliputhur, a small
town to the south of Madurai, Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
Periyalwar was born in this place and he was also named as "Vishnu Sitthar", since he had always
the bhakti towards the Emperumaan in his mind. He constructed a small flower Nandhavanam and
planted all of the flower plants, these flowers are made as Garlands and was dedicated to
Villiputtoor Sri Rangamannar. Since, he gave his blessings (Aasi) for the perumal by singing the
"Pallandu", he was named as "Periyalwar". As the daily work, periyalwar used to dedicate the
Garlands to Sri Emperumaan, Rangamannar. One day, he saw that the Garland which should be around
the thirumeni (body) of Rangamannar is found on the body of his daughter Sri Andal. On seeing this,
Periyalwar got angry on her and warned her not to repeat the same ever after.On that day, in the
dream of Periyalwar, Sri Rangamannar asked him not to get angry on the action performed by Sri Andal
and he too added that from next day, he should be dedicated the Garland which is worn first by Sri
Andal and that Garland only should be dedicated to him. He also said that he will accept her love
and will marry her soon. Because of this, Sri Andal is popularly called as "Soodi Kodutha Sudar
Kodi". Periyalwar explained the beauty of Sri Vishnu in Vada Madhura and in Thirumaaliruncholai,
Sri Andal got over joy and had a stubburn mind that she should get married to Sri Vishnu. As her
love towards Emperumaan, Sri Ranganathar of Sri Rangam, came in the dream of Periyalwar and asked
him to come along with Sri Andal to Thiruvarangam. As his command, Periyalwar along with Sri Andal
went to Sri Rangam. Sri Andal, on seeing Sri Ranganathar started to admire his beauty. Then, Sri
Ranganathar acquired Sri Andal towards him and gave the father-in-law position to Periyalwar.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
In Moolavar Sannadhi, Sri Aranganathar having the instrument to ride the Chariot is found in
Kalyana Kolam is found along with Sri Andal and Garudan. In all the Vaishnava temples, Garudan is
found in the opposite side of the perumal sannadhi, but only in this sthalam, he is found along with
the Thaayar. A separate statue is kept for Sri Andal in the Nandhavanam, where she was born, which
is found on the North East direction of Sri Andal temple.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Vaikunda Ekadasi and Krishna jayanthi are very auspicious days, Oil kappu festival which is
celebrated in the tamil month of Margazhi is very special.
2.Sri Rangamannar Temple:
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Ranganatha Swami Temple, is situated at Thiruneermalai. a village in the outskirts
of Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
It is said that once Thirumangai Alwar came here to get the Dharshan of the Perumal. At that
time, the mountain was fully surrounded by water and he waited for six months to worship the
Perumal. After all the water drained, he went up the mountain and worshipped the Perumal. The place
where Thirumangai Alwar stayed is called as "Thiru Mangai Alwarpuram". In this temple, Muni
Valmiki worshipped Eari Kidantha (Aranganathan), Iruntha (Narasimar), Nadantha (Thiruvikraman)
Kola seva of the Perumal. After worshipping all the 3 sevas, he came down from the mountain to
worship Lord Rama. Knowing this Lord Vishnu gave darshan as Sri Ramar and Lakshmi Piratti as
Seetha and Aadisesha as Lakshman and Sangu and Chakram as Baratha chatrukanan. Lord Vigneshwar as
Sugreev and Garudan as Hanuman.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
The Neervannar is found in Nindra (standing) thirukkolam facing his Thirumugham towards East
direction. He is also named as Neelamugil Vannan. Prathyaksham (seva) for Thondaimaan, Brighu
Munivar and Maarkandeyar.Lord Ranganathar is found in Kidantha (lying) position facing his
thirumugham towards South direction and the Sayana kolam is referred to as "Manicka Sayanam".
He is lying on the Aadhiseshan under Ranga Vimaanam.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Satuardays are special, Vaikunda Ekadasi and Masi maham are other famous festivals celebrated
in this Temple.
3.Sri Varatharaja Perumal Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Varatharaja Perumal Temple, is situated at Kancheepuram. near Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
Once Brahma was performing a 'yaga' on the banks of the river Vegavathi. Goddess Saraswathy
who had a dispute with him earlier wanted to disrupt his 'yaga'. So she caused the river Vegavathy
to flood and wash away the sacrificial fire. Brahma prayed to Lord Vishnu to save his 'yaga'. Lord
Vishnu then came in the form of 'Yathoktakari Perumal' and laid himself across the river thus
arresting the flow of the river until the 'yaga' was concluded. He then transformed himself as Lord
Varatharaja Perumal to give blessing to those assembled. Brahma then prayed to him to remain in
that place for ever so that his devotees could receive his blessing.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
This is the place where Ramanujar, who used to bring holy water to Lord for Thirumanjanam, was spotted by Alavandar as a successor to him. It is from this place that Ramanujar was sent to Srirangam by Thirukkachi Nambi with the blessings of Lord Varadharaja. Srirangam is the foremost of the eight self-manifested shrines (Swayam Vyakta Kshetras) of Lord Vishnu . It is also considered the first, foremost and the most important of the 108 main Vishnu temples (Divyadesams). This temple is also known as Thiruvaranga Tirupati, Periyakoil, Bhoologa Vaikundam, Bhogamandabam. In the Vaishnava parlance the term "KOIL" signifies this temple only. The temple is enormous in size.
The Learned say that Lord Varadaraja is the god referred to by Nammalwar in his “Thiruvai mozhi”.
In conformity with this saying Nammalvar appears in this temple without “Gnana Muthra “ and by
keeping his hand on his Chest.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
On the eve of Egadesi, Poonirma ( Full Moon Day), Amavasi (New Moon Day). Sri Perumal
Utchavam will take place where " Thirumajanam" & Thiruveedhi Ulla will be taking place at the
Temple. Each Friday special poojas are beign offered to Lord Perumal, Lord Maha Vishnu.
4.Sri Parthasarathy Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Parthasarathy Temple, is situated at Triplicane, Chennai. the capital of Tamilnadu, India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
A king by name Sumathi, showered his love toward the Balaji of Thirumala. But he wished to
worship Balaji as Krishna. For the sake of him, Balaji Appeared in front of the king as Krishna, at
this place in the pose which he stood in the Mahabharath war.
At the end of that war he decided not to hold any weapons, so he appeared here only with a conche
in his hand. hence this temple is known as parthasarathi temple.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
The Moolavar of this sthalam is Venkata Krishnan. Along with Rukmani Piratiyar, he holds sword
in one hand, Varadha Muthirai on the other hand and his brother Balaraman on his right, Sathaki on
his left, son Prathyumnan, Grand son Aniruthan are also found near the Moolavar. This is one of the
Sthalam where the Perumal shows his seva along with his three generations. He is found in standing
(Nindra thirukkolam) position and facing his Thirumugham towards East direction.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Brhamotsavam will be celebrated in a grand manner every year, Vaikunda ekadasi is very special
in this Temple.
5.Sri Lakshmi Narashimaswami Temple :
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE
Sri Lakshmi Narashimaswami Temple, is situated at Sholingar of Vellore district, Tamilnadu,
India.
HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE
Once, there was a king by named "Hiranyan" did a strong tapas and got the varam. To kill him,
Sriman Narayanan took the Avatharam of Sri Narasimhar. To get the seva of Narasimha avathar, Saptha
Rishis (7 great Rishis) started their tapas here. Within 1 Kadigai, Narasimhar gave his seva as
"Yoga Narasimhar". So this sthalam is called "Thirukkadigai". Kadigai represnts the fraction of time.
Since the Perumal gave his seva to the rishis within a kadigai, this sthalam is called as
"Thirukkadigai".Indirathuyman, the King of North Madurai killed the Asuraas who were giving problems
to Rishis and people over here. Since, he helped the rishis and bhaktas, he was given the
Vajrayudham by Indiran (Weapon of Indiran) to Indirathuyman. To help him, Yoga Narasimhar asked
Anjaneyar to help him.
DIVINESS OF THE TEMPLE
Yoga Anjaneyar is found in chinna malai in Yoga Nilai (stage). This is one of the said story
about this Divya desam. To make Prahaladhan (Son of Iranyan) happy, Yoga Narasimhar gave his seva
for 1 Kadigai in Yoga Nilai. Because of this, the sthalam is also called as "Kadikasalam". It is
said that even if we sleep for 1 Kadigai in this sthalam, we will get Mukthi. That kind of nature
and speciality, this Kshetram has got.
AUSPICIOUS DAYS
Karthigai festival is very special. All the fridays and sundays of tamil month Karthigai,
are celebrated in grand manner.Narashima jayanthi is very auspicious day.
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