Sri Madhuvaneswarar Temple, Nannilam

The Chola King Kochenganan constructed several Maadak Koils, one of which is the Sri Madhuvaneswarar Temple. The central tower of this east-facing temple has no tiers. The Gopuram has been replaced with a stunning sculpture that shows Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. Before that, on September 15, 1996, there was a consecration ceremony known as … Read more

Sri Mathimuktheeswarar Temple, Thiruvarur

The Sri Madhimuktheeswarar Temple in Thiru Thilathaipathi is one of 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 58 Shiva Sthalams on the southern bank of the Cauveri River in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai). Lord Shiva is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifesting) at this temple. This is a well-known “parihara sthalam” for carrying out ancestral ceremonies similar to those … Read more

Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy Temple, Vadakurangaduthurai

This Shiva Sthalam, located on the northern bank of the Cauvery River in Chozha Nadu (Vadakarai), is the 49th of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams. This Sri Dayanidheeswarar Swamy temple Lord Shiva is a Swayambumurthi or self-manifested. There are two hallways in this east-facing temple and the five-tiered Rajagopuram central tower. There isn’t … Read more

Agnipureeswarar Temple, Thirupugalur

Located in Chozha Nadu (Thenkarai), this is the 62nd Shiva Sthalam and one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams on the southern bank of the Cauveri River. This Agnipureeswarar Temple Lord Shiva is a Swayambumurthi or self-manifested. There is only one hallway in this east-facing temple, and Rajagopuram, the central tower, has two … Read more

Sri Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Akkur

Sri Thanthondreeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in Akkur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding god is Shiva. He is known as Thanthondriappar. His consort is named Valnedunkanni. It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, or Shiva Sthalams, commemorated in early medieval Tevaram poetry by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Tirugnanasambandar and Tirunavukkarasar. This is … Read more

Aadi Perukku

The event of Aadi Perukku is more significant in a farmer’s life. Aadi Perukku is the Tamil term for the eighteenth day of the month Aadi. According to folklore, everything we accomplish on this auspicious day will be returned to us in full measure. In 2024, Aadi Perukku will be on August 3, 2024. The … Read more