The entrance of the Sundareswarar shrine there are two Dwaragabalas each 12 feet height. In the first program we can see the Aargau Pelham (pedestal of with six pillars). In this peedam Thiruvilayadal Purana ( miracles of Lord Siva )of Paranjothi Manila was inaugurated . Two copper images of Dwaragabalas…
In this Mandapam contain Golden Flag Staff ,Nandi Mandapam, Bali pedal and eight stone pillars with carving images of Lord in his various forms. The famous sculpture of Devi Meenakshi Wedding is a striking illustration of the excellence of South Indian Art.This mandapam was built by Krishna Veneralia kayaker in…
After seeing the Golden Lotus tank we crossed the Vembathoor Tower and enter in outer Praharam of Meenakshi Shrine. In this Praharam the Golden Flag Staff, Thirumalai Vinayak, King Thirumalai Nick Mandalay, Gold Mandalay, Koodal Kumarar are seen. Completing this Praharam we returns to the Flag staff and enter into…
This beautiful tank is situated within the temple complex. This holy water was created by Lord Siva by thrusting his ‘ Solaris (three toned spear) into the earth in deference to the plea of Nandi Dewar and other deities. It is believed that the king of Devas Indra worshiped Lord…
of the Islamic conqueror Malikkapur. As kings who were followers of Islam were noted for their intolerance towards other religions, the invaders destroyed most of the ancient sculptures of the temple. The temple was restored to its pristine glory in the late 14th century when the Hindu Kings came back to…
origin goes back to legendary times. Only a shrine of Siva existed in the 7th century AD. The shrine of Meenakshi was built during the reign of King Chadayavarman Sundara Kandyan, in the 12th century AD. The temple was almost completely destroyed in the year 1310 following the invasion
