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Showing posts with label Temple. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Temple. Show all posts
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Gangaikondacholapuram Trip - Mar 5, 2012
I never get tired of visiting the great temples of the Cholas. Built by Rajendra Chola to commemorate his victory over the Palas, this amazing temple is around 1000 years old. Driving to this temple reminds me of the pages of the great novel Ponniyin Selvan. The whole route is flanked by small lakes with lotuses, small temples, cattle and villages.
What a great culture we are, how lucky that we should be born in this nation.
What a great culture we are, how lucky that we should be born in this nation.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Odhi Malai and Beddathamman Cave Trip
Coimbatore never ceases to interest me. Trek, shop, roam, relax, drive - You've got everything here.
The first 5 photos are of Odhi Malai. Out of nowhere a hillock rises on the way to Bhavanisagar Dam. It's around 45 km from Coimbatore. After climbing around 1200 steps you reach a very old Murugan Temple at the summit. And when you go, go in the late afternoon so that you don't miss the glorious sunset at the hilltop.
The next 5 photos are of Beddathamman Cave Temple near Karamadai. This again is around 45 km from Coimbatore towards Mettupalayam. The cave temple here is around 300 years old.
The first 5 photos are of Odhi Malai. Out of nowhere a hillock rises on the way to Bhavanisagar Dam. It's around 45 km from Coimbatore. After climbing around 1200 steps you reach a very old Murugan Temple at the summit. And when you go, go in the late afternoon so that you don't miss the glorious sunset at the hilltop.
The next 5 photos are of Beddathamman Cave Temple near Karamadai. This again is around 45 km from Coimbatore towards Mettupalayam. The cave temple here is around 300 years old.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Thirunedungulam-Thiruverumbur - May 16, 2010
Thirunedungulam and Thiruverumbur - These are the lesser known 2 temples in Trichy. Srirangam, Thiruvaanaika, and Malaikotai are the most famous ones in Trichy. Both Thirunedungulam and Thiruverumbur are dedicated to Shiva and are excellent examples of Chola architecture.
Thirunedungulam is around 4 km from BHEL township and Thiruverumbur is on the Tanjore Road. The lingam at Thiruverumbur is tilted towards the right side. Legend says that the lingam tilted so as to enable ants to worship the Lord.
Kottai Kaadu - May 9, 2010
Out of the blue Prabhu called and told me about this place - Kottai Kaadu.
Legend says that this place was once known as Muttam, a trading post during Pandiya period. The temple here was built more than 1000 years ago, and in fact, money from this temple was used to build the famous Pateeswarar Temple at Perur. Kaanjimanadi, a small stream flows nearby.
For further news on this temple we have to wait for Prabhu to upload his blog at http://rprabhu.blogspot.com
Route = Coimbatore, Thondamuthur, Narasipuram, Kottai Kaadu.
Legend says that this place was once known as Muttam, a trading post during Pandiya period. The temple here was built more than 1000 years ago, and in fact, money from this temple was used to build the famous Pateeswarar Temple at Perur. Kaanjimanadi, a small stream flows nearby.
For further news on this temple we have to wait for Prabhu to upload his blog at http://rprabhu.blogspot.com
Route = Coimbatore, Thondamuthur, Narasipuram, Kottai Kaadu.
Darasuram - Oct 18, 2009
Darasuram - Where art meets stone. This was my second time to this temple and still it holds me interested as the first time. Dedicated to Lord Iravatheeswarar, this is an outstanding piece of art.
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