Category: Temples

Navagraha Temples in Chennai

Chennai Navagraha Temples List [su_table responsive=”yes”] Navagraha Presiding Deity / Goddess Location 1. Sun (Surya) Agastheeswarar – Anandavalli Kolapakkam 2. Moon (Chandra) Somanatheeswarar – Kamakshi Somangalam 3. Mars (Angaraka / Chevvai) Vaitheeswarar – Thaiyalnayagi Poonamallee 4. Mercury (Budhan) Sundareswarar – Soundambigai Kovur 5. Jupiter (Guru) Ramanatheeswarar Porur 6. Venus (Sukran) Velleeswarar Mangadu 7. Saturn (Sani)…
Arulmigu Karpaga Vinayagar Temple, Pillayarpatti

Pillayarpatti Pillayar Temple History Main Deity: Karpaga Vinayagar Sthala Vriksham: Marutham Tree Village: Pillayarpatti District: Sivagangai [su_note note_color=”#ffe0b5″ radius=”8″]My Personal Experience: The Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple is a sanctuary that holds a deeply personal significance for me. I have visited this sacred shrine many times with my parents, and some of those visits remain unforgettable…
Kundrathur Arulmigu Subramanya Swamy Temple

There is a famous saying in Tamil, “Kundru irukkum Idamellam Kumaran Irukkum Idam” (Wherever there is a hill, Lord Murugan resides there). In that spirit, I am sharing my personal experiences and the unique spiritual significance of the Subramanya Swamy Temple located atop a hill in Kundrathur, near Chennai. [su_note note_color=”#ffe0b5″ radius=”8″]My Experience: I live…
Thuravikkadu Arulmigu Sri Muthumariamman Temple

The Arulmigu Muthumariamman Temple, located in Thuravikkadu village, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District, is a highly significant place of worship. Devotees visit this sacred site to find relief from their grievances and to pray for a healthy, disease-free life. History and Significance of Thuravikkadu Temple The Goddess presiding over Thuravikkadu village is regarded as an “Ocean…
Arulmigu Vedapureeswarar Temple, Thiruverkadu

[su_table responsive=”yes”] Temple Name Arulmigu Balambigai Samedha Vedapureeswarar Temple Presiding Deity Vedapureeswarar (Swayambhu Lingam), Verkatteesar Goddess Balambigai (Verkanni Ammai) Holy Tree White Velvela Tree Holy Water Velayutha, Veda, and Pali River Theertham Location Thiruverkadu District Thiruvallur (Chennai) [/su_table] Thennādudaiya Sivanē Pōtri Ennāttavarkkum Iraivā Pōtri The Arulmigu Vedapureeswarar Temple with Goddess Balambigai, located in Thiruverkadu in…
Sri Araikasu Amman 108 Potri

Sri Araikasu Amman is a unique and powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother, renowned for her ability to help devotees recover anything they have lost, be it physical objects, lost wealth, or even peace of mind. The name “Araikasu” refers to the half-cent coin, symbolizing how she values even the smallest plea of her devotees.…
Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman Temple, Thiruverkadu

Thiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple for Solving Debt Problems [su_table responsive=”yes”] Temple Arulmigu Devi Karumariamman Temple Main Deity Devi Karumariamman Temple Tree (Sthala Vriksham) Karuvela Tree (Acacia) Holy Water (Theertham) Velayutha Theertham (Thiruneetru Poigai) Agama (Rituals) Kamika Mythological Name Velangadu Location Thiruverkadu District Thiruvallur (Chennai) [/su_table] Hail to the Mother who showers her grace! Hail to…
Arulmigu Pragadambal Sametha Gokarneswarar Temple, Thirukokarnam

[su_table responsive=”yes”] Temple Name Arulmigu Gokarneswarar Temple Moolavar (Primary Deity) Gokarneswarar, Magizhavananathar Amman (Goddess) Pragadambal, Mangalambikai, Araikkasu Amman Sthala Vriksham Magizha Maram (Spanish Cherry) Theertham Kapila Theertham, Ganga Theertham, Mangala Theertham Puranic Name Thirukokarnam Location Thirukokarnam District Pudukkottai [/su_table] Thennādudaiya Sivanē Pōtri Ennāttavarkkum Iraivā Pōtri Located in the heart of the historically significant Pudukkottai city,…
Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Temple, Salem

Arulmigu Kottai Mariamman Temple, located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, is one of the most important shrines of the Shakti tradition. The temple is regarded as the guardian deity of Salem city. The Goddess, also known as Periya Mariamman (Great Mariamman), is revered as the presiding deity of the Navagrahas (nine planets). [su_table responsive=”yes”]…
Arulmigu Namapureeswarar Temple, Alangudi

Arulmigu Namapureeswarar Temple with Aram Valartha Nayaki (Dharmasamvardhini), Alangudi [su_table responsive=”yes”] Shiva Temple Name Arulmigu Namapureeswarar Temple, Alangudi Presiding Deity (Moolavar) Namapureeswarar Goddess Aram Valartha Nayaki (Dharmasamvardhini) Town Alangudi District Pudukkottai [/su_table] Thennādudaiya Sivanē Pōtri Ennāttavarkkum Iraivā Pōtri Located in the Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu, Arulmigu Namapureeswarar Temple with Goddess Dharmasamvardhini is a unique…
Arulmigu Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Kashi Vishwanath Temple [su_table responsive=”yes”] Temple Name Arulmigu Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi Main Deity (Moolavar) Vishwanath (Swayambhu/Self-manifested Lingam) Goddess (Amman) Vishalakshi, Annapurni Holy Tree (Sthala Vriksham) Vilvam (Bael) Holy Water (Theertham) Ganges, Jnana Vapi, Manikarnika Puranic Name Avimuktam, Anandhavanam Location / District Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh [/su_table] Thennādudaiya Sivanē Pōtri Ennāttavarkkum Iraivā Pōtri Similar to the…
Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Temple, Mangadu

Mangadu Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple [su_table responsive=”yes”] Thiruthalam Mangadu Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple Presiding Deity Goddess Kamakshi Amman Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) Mango Tree Mythological Name Soothavanam Agama (Rituals) Saiva Town Mangadu District Kanchipuram [/su_table] Located approximately 20 km southwest of Chennai, surrounded by mango groves, this sacred shrine is a renowned spiritual destination famous…
Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Thirumalai Vaiyavoor [Then Tirupati]

Thirumalai Vaiyavoor Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple [su_table responsive=”yes”] Shrine Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple (with Goddess Alarmel Mangai Thayar) Moolavar (Main Deity) Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Utsavar (Processional Deity) Srinivasa, Kallapiran Goddess (Thayar) Alarmel Mangai Thayar Theertham (Holy Water) Varaha Theertham Other Name Then Tirupati (South Tirupati) Location Thirumalai Vaiyavoor District Chengalpattu [/su_table]Arulmigu Alarmel Mangai…
Arulmigu Periyanayagi Ambal Temple, Trichitrambalam

Arulmigu Sri Periyanayagi Ambal Sametha Sri Purathanavaneswarar Temple, Trichitrambalam Thennādudaiya Sivanē PōtriEnnāttavarkkum Iraivā Pōtri Located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, the Arulmigu Periyanayagi Ambal Sametha Purathanavaneswarar Temple is a sacred site renowned for showering grace, granting marriage boons, and providing spiritual liberation (Mukti). It is recognized as a Saiva Vaipu Sthalam (mentioned in…
Arulmigu Kandhazheeswarar Temple, Kundrathur

Main Deity (Moolavar) Kandhazheeswarar (Lord Shiva) Goddess (Amman) Nagaimugaivalli Location Kundrathur District Chennai Thennādudaiya Sivanē PōtriEnnāttavarkkum Iraivā Pōtri History of Kandhazheecharam Temple Lord Muruga set out for war with his army to destroy the demon Tarakasura, who was tormenting the Devas. After slaying the demon in a fierce battle at Thirupporur, he traveled toward Thiruttani…
Arulmigu Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruthalam Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple Moolavar Anantha Padmanabhan Amman Sree Hari Lakshmi Theertham Matsya Theertham, Padma Theertham, Varaha Theertham Vimana Hemakoota Vimana City Thiruvananthapuram State Kerala Located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, the beautiful capital of Kerala, the Arulmigu Anantha Padmanabha Temple stands as a sacred site, thriving with the grace of infinite divine power (Anantha…