Mural Painting: History, Styles of Art and its Characteristics
The Mural Painting or artwork is date back to the times beyond the pages of history and as a form of valuable testimony of life from the prehistoric time to today. It is associated with Modern man, who first appeared in Africa around 200,000 BC, and began migrating northwards into Europe and Asia sometime after […]
Kaligambal Temple
The Kalikambal Temple is a temple dedicated to ShriKalikambal and Lord Kamadeswarar and it is located in ThambuChetty Street, Parrys,Chennai.. This temple was ancient, and was visited by the great king ChatrapathiSivaji. This temple contains several shrines for Vinayaka,GayathriDevi,Durga,Muruga,Viswakarma,Veerabadrar and Navahagraha shrines.It is also said, that the fierce form of Kali idol which was worshipped earlier, has been […]
Mangadu Kamakshi Amman Temple
It is one of the most famous amman temples situated in mangadu, nearby poonamallee. Mangadu is known for the temple of Kamakshi performing penance. This is the place where the goddess performed her penance to marry and re-unite with Lord Shiva. All types of rituals were performed here by the goddess.Here the Srichakram was established by […]
Nanjundeswara Temple
The Nanjundeswara Temple was constructed in the sides of Kabini River. Nanjanagudu is a City in the state of Karnataka. Nanjangud is famous for Srikanteshwara Temple. Nanjangud is also called “DakshinaKashi” (southern Kashi). This city is also famous for the growth of bananas.The name of Shiva is called as Nanjundeswara, and according to history, he drank poison and kept it permanently in his […]
Chamundeswari Temple
The Chamundeshwari Temple is a Hindu temple located on the top of Chamundi Hills nearby Mysore in the state of Karnataka in India.TheChamundeswari Temple is one of the famous temples in Karnataka and it is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi. Devotees from all parts of India visits this temple throughout the year.It is situated in a good natural location. The Chamundeshwari Temple is considered as a Shakti Peetha, and […]
Koodalalagar Temple
This temple is located in Madurai and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple is originally believed to be built by the Pandyas. KoodalAzhagar is believed to have appeared to kill the demon Somuka who has stolen the four Vedas from Lord Brahma. During festivals, large number of devotees visits this temple. Here Annual Alagar festival is very […]
Thiruparankundram Temple
This temple is considered sacred among the Muruga temples, and it is one among the six arupadaiveedus of Lord Muruga. Apart from Lord Muruga in the main shrine, deities of Shiva, Vishnu, Vinayaka and Durga are also there. The temple follows Shaivite tradition of worship. Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple. According to history, Lord Muruga has […]
MaduraiMeenakshi Temple
The Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai is a most important famous temple in south india. Lot of devotees from all parts of India are visiting this temple. Here Meenakshi Amman is the main diety in this temple. The Meenakshi temple also contains the shrines of Lakshmi, Krishna, Rukmini, Brahma, Saraswati, and also various other vedicdieties. This […]
Kapaleeswarar Temple
TheKapaleeswarar Temple was built in the 8th century by the pallavas.This is one of the oldest and famous temples of south india. It is located in the heart of Chennai city at Mylapore, and devotees from all parts of the Chennai visit this place. Foreigners are also visiting this temple. The 63 Nayanmars festival is […]
Agneeswarar Temple
The Agneeswarar Temple is located at Kanjanur in Tamil nadu. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati’s marriage took place in this temple, and it was seen by Lord Brahma. Since Lord Agni worshipped Lord Shiva in this place, the temple is known from his name “Agneeswarar”. Fridays are specially celebrated in this temple. Lord Sukran occupies […]