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Nellaiappar Gandhimathi Amman Temple: A Landmark To Behold

If there is one landmark in Tirunelveli city that even a child can identify, it is the majestic Nellaippar Gandhimathi Amman Temple. Home to Lord Nellaiappar (from whom the city derives its name) and his consort Gandimathi Amman, the temple is the pulsing centre of Tirunelveli and holds a very special place in the hearts […]

Thiru Kutralanathar Temple: A Divine Abode

Lord Shiva is worshipped in many divine forms. The mighty Destroyer, whose heavenly abode lies in the Himalayas, is also worshipped at the foothills of Thirukoodamalai, in Tirunelveli District. Where is this divine abode, and what is its significance? Let's take a trip into history and unravel the details. The Kutralanathar Temple & Its Historical […]

Ninth Kailasam – Sernthapoomangalam

Uromasa Maharishi, on the advice of Sage Agasthiyar, built nine Shiva temples along the banks of River Thamirabarani to attain salvation. His wish was fulfilled when he worshipped the Lord at the ninth temple. Click here to read the history of his spiritual journey where he set nine flowers afloat on the waters of Thamirabarani. […]

Kailasanathar Temple, Rajapathy - Eighth Kailasam

Eighth Kailasam - Rajapathy Rajapathy (Rajapathy) on the banks of Thamirabarani is the home of the eighth Kailasam. Rajapathy means the “Place where kings resided” or “the location of a palace”. Steadfast Efforts of Devotees for the Lord’s Home The temple built by Uromasa Maharishi, disciple of the holy sage Agasthya and the grandson of […]

Seventh Kailasam – Thenthiruperai

According to Hindu beliefs it is said that only the influence of Mercury (புதன்) determines one’s intelligence. Success is determined only by the presence of mind and intellect. Lord Shiva takes the form of Budhan at the seventh Kailasam at Thenthiruperai (தென்திருப்பேரை) on the banks of Thamirabarani. One can attain command over speech, intellect and […]

Sri Vaigundam – The Sixth Kailasam

The sixth Kailasam temple at Sri Vaikundam (ஸ்ரீ வைகுண்டம்) was built by Uromasa Maharishi, the grandson of Lord Brahma and the disciple of Sage Agasthiyar. This is the Sani Sthalam (சனி ஸ்தலம்) among the Nava Kailasam temples. According to Hindu beliefs, the period of Ashtamathil Sani (அஷ்டமத்தில் சனி) and Ezharai Naatu Sani (ஏழரை நாட்டு சனி) […]

Fifth Kailasam – Murappanadu

Modern science has proved that nine planets revolve around the sun. This astronomical fact was revealed by our ancestors thousands of years ago, without the aid of any modern tools. According to Indian astrology, the nine planetary bodies exert their influence on a human-being. Among all the nine planets, Guru (Jupiter) occupies a position of […]

Sangani - Fourth Kailasam

According to Hindu horoscopes, Rahu (ராகு) rules in a man’s life for a period of eighteen years. During this period, a person’s fortunes are determined depending on the influence of the ruling planets. The fourth Kailasam, Sangaani(சங்காணி) along the banks of Thamirabarani is considered as the place to worship, to be rid of all misfortunes […]

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