Mahabalipuram Shore Temple

8th Century Mahabalipuram Shore Temple

The Mahabalipuram Shore Temple is a complex of three shrines dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, built by the Pallava dynasty in the 8th century AD. It is one of the oldest structural temples in South India and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is located on the Bay of Bengal coast and is…

Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple Chennai

Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple Chennai

Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman, located in the Nanganallur suburb of Chennai, India. The temple is known for its 32-foot tall monolithic granite idol of Hanuman, which is the second tallest Hanuman statue in India. History of Nanganallur Anjaneyar Temple: The temple was built in the late 20th century…

Matsya Narayana Temple Chennai

Matsya Narayana Temple Chennai

The Matsya Narayana Temple in Chennai is a Hindu temple where people বিশেষভাবে worship Lord Matsya Narayana. This is believed to be one of the forms Lord Vishnu took – a fish! What’s really fascinating is that this temple ties into the Matsya Purana, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures. The story is that Lord…

Kundrathur Murugan Temple Chennai

Kundrathur Murugan Temple Chennai

The Kundrathur Murugan Temple is a vibrant Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Subramaniar or Shanmukha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It’s nestled atop a hillock in the town of Kundrathur, a suburb of Chennai in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. Kundrathur Murugan Temple History: Legend of Kundrathur…

Kuchanur Saneeswaran Temple Swayambu Idol

Kuchanur Saneeswaran Temple Swayambu Idol

The Kuchanur Sri Saneeswaran Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Saneeswaran, the planet Saturn, located in the village of Kuchanur in the Theni district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the most famous temples dedicated to Lord Saneeswaran in India and is known for its unique Swayambu (self-manifested) idol of the…

Siruvapuri Murugan Temple

1500 Yrs Old Siruvapuri Murugan Temple

Siruvapuri Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is located in the village of Siruvapuri, about 40 km from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is believed to be over 1,500 years old and is one of the most important Murugan temples in the…

Om Shakthi Temple Melmaruvathur

2000 yrs Om Shakthi Temple Melmaruvathur

Om Shakthi Temple, also known as Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the divine mother Adhi Parasakthi. It is one of the most famous temples in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is located in the village of Melmaruvathur, in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu. History of Om Shakthi Temple Melmaruvathur: The…

Nambunayaki Amman Temple, Rameswaram

Nambunayaki Amman Temple Rameswaram

The Nambunayaki Amman Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Nambunayaki, situated in Dhanushkodi, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a significant temple for the local community, particularly the Maratha Brahmin families, who consider Nambunayaki their Kula Deivam (family deity). Nambunayaki Amman Temple History: The temple’s exact origins are shrouded in legend, but two…

Parthasarathy Temple Chennai

Parthasarathy Temple Chennai

The Arulmigu Thiruvallikeni Parthasarathy Temple is a 6th-century Hindu Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, particularly in his form as Krishna, the charioteer of Arjuna in the epic Mahabharata. This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams, which are sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Vishnu. History of Parthasarathy Temple: Early Beginnings (6th-8th Century): Medieval…