Thiruvannamalai (Annamaliayar) Mandir was built before 1100 years & architecture of the mandir has its contribution from various KINGDOM from Cholas, Pandias, Sambuvarayars Posalas, Vijayanagara, Nayaks, Nagarathargal, Cheftains & Zamindars. The Mandir possesses more than 1000 statues & 450 stone inscriptions. The Mandir has more than 100 sannidhis. Various moorthies,

Which is the World’s oldest Tape Recorder? by Sri Kanchi Paramacharya Mahaswami Once way back in 1940s/50s someone was conducting an interview with Kanchi Mahaperiyava. That gentleman recorded the interview in a Tape recorder. Periyava then posed a question: “Does anyone know which is the oldest known tape recorder?” Nobody

We all know about Sri Rama & His family members. How many of us know Sri Rama’s ancestors? Let’s go with step by step said by Kulaguru Shri Vasishta Maharishi According to Srimad Valmiki Ramayana, Vasishta Maharshi introduces King Dasharatha’s Family Tree to King Janaka just before Sri Sita Rama

We were taught that the first Aeroplane was flown by Wright Brothers in 1903. As this is mentioned in our textbooks but the question arises that is it true or not? So for this, we need to go in the past and check whether we get any trace of aircrafts’

Sri Garbharakshambigai Temple is located in the small village called Thirukarukavur which is located at fertile land of Thanjavur (Tanjore Dist.) Tamil Nadu. Sthala Vriksham: Mullai creeper (Mullai means Jasmine in Tamil) Why should you offer prayers to Garbarakshambigai Amman (Devi)? First – Let’s know the meaning of Garbharakshambigai Amman

Main Deity: Bhagwan Murugan / Karthikeya / Kumara Swamy / Subrahmanya Sthala Vriksha: Nelli Tree (Amla Tree) Sthala Theertha: Vajra Theertha, Kumara Theertha, Saravana Theertha, Netra Theertha. Swamimalai Murugan Temple located in Swamimalai, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam on the banks of tributary of river Cauvery. The Temple is one of

Main Deity: Sri Ram, Lakshman and Maa Sita A sacred place that attracts lakhs of devotees from all over the world, it is the abode of Bhagwan Sri Sri Rama (The seventh Avtar of Sri Mahavishnu). This hill place which is encircled by holy river Godavari flowing towards southern direction

The Sattology of the Temple can be traced in such ancient works as Sage Kachyapar's PERUR PURANAM. The origin of the Temple is rooted in legendary antiquity and dates back to the age of Surapadama, the demon destroyed by Bhagwan Subrahmanya referred to in SKANDAPURANAM.

    For an introduction to this topic, I’m stating a Hymn from Atharvaveda-Samhita. Book 11, Hymn 6, Verse 15 of Atharva Veda-Samhita “पञ्च राज्यानि वीरुधां सोमश्रेष्ठानि ब्रूमः। दर्भो भङ्गो यवः सह ते नो मुञ्चन्त्व् अंहसः॥” “Tale of the five kingdoms of herbs headed by Soma; may it and kuca

Main Deity: Kapaleeshwarar (Bhagwan Shiva) Consort: Karpagambal (Maa Parvati) Sthal Vriksh: Punnai Tree (Calophyllum inophyllum is also known as Alexandrian laurel) Sthal Theerth: Kapali, Kadavul, Veda, Vali, Ganga, Velli, and Rama Theertham The Kapaleeshwarar Temple is of typical Dravidian architecture style, There are 2 entrances to the Temple marked by