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Tamil Nadu

Tazhuvakkuzhainthaar – Ekambareswarar Temple

28 March 2012
Ekambareshwarar-Temple-Kanchipuram

At Ekambareswarar Temple Kanchipuram, it is believed that Godess Parvati worshipped Lord Shiva in the form of a Prithivi Lingam, or a Shiva Linga made out of sand. This was made under a mango tree. Legend has it that there was a… Continue Reading →

Stories Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Ekambaranathar Temple Kanchipuram (ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்)

28 March 2012
Ekambareshwarar-Temple-Kanchipuram

The Ekambaranathar Temple Kanchipuram (ஏகாம்பரநாதர் கோயில்) is also called Kachi Ekambam, Ekambareswarar Temple or Arulmigu Kanchi Ekambaranathar Thirukoil, and is located in Kanchipuram Tamil Nadu. This is one of five Shiva temples that represent the five elements – land, water, air, sky and… Continue Reading →

Temples Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu

Poompavai brought back to life by Sambandar

14 March 2012

The daughter of the merchant Sivanesa Chettiar Angam Poompavai died when she was bitten by a snake. Thirugnana Sambandar, a famous saint, came to Thiruvottiyur on his pilgrimage. He was invited to the Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Mylapore temple in Chennai) with a… Continue Reading →

Stories Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Kapaleeswarar Kovil கபாலீஸ்வரர் கோவில் Mylapore Chennai

14 March 2012
Kapaleeswarar Temple

Kapaleeshwarar Temple (Tamil: கபாலீஸ்வரர் கோவில்) is located in Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. According to the Puranas, Shakti worshipped Lord Shiva here in the form of a peacock, which is why the area was called Mylai (Mayil is Tamil for Peacock).… Continue Reading →

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