Shree Rama Swami Temple at Triprayar
The Yadava dynasty to which Lord Krishna belonged perished 36 years after the Mahabharata war due to infighting. At around the same time Krishna left for his heavenly abode and his kingdom Dwaraka got...
Category: Temples
10 Must-see temples in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the land of temples. The state has over 33000 temples and many of them are older than 3500 years. These temples are excellent specimens of the Dravidian architecture and boast of...
Nalambalam Tozhal (Pilgrimage to the four temples)
Not so long ago, Karkkidakam (mid July – mid August) was the month of famine and impoverishment. The ingenious Malayalis have reinvented it and how! Today, Karkkidakam is the time for revival – both...
Nataraja Temple at Chidambaram
Chidambaram is an ancient South Indian town famous for its Shiva temple with imposing towers. It is in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. Temples in Tamil Nadu are famous for their Dravidian architecture....
Vadakkunnathan Temple
Shiva here is popularly known as Vadakkunnathan (The Lord of the North). His abode is the Kailash in the Himalayas. Since the Himalayas are to the north of India, this name probably refers to...