Address Bagan Apalyadana Temple, Myanmar Myin Ka Bar, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma) Moolavar Buddha Introduction Abe-ya-dana-hpaya is located immediately to the south of Myinkaba village, sitting on the north side of a group of temples that includes the Naga-yon-hpaya and the Som-min-gyi-hpaya stupa. Puranic Significance The temple likely dates to the late 11th or early 12th centuries, […]
Month: May 2023
Vaiyangudi Pasupatheeswarar Shiva Temple, Cuddalore
Address Vaiyangudi Pasupatheeswarar Shiva Temple, Cuddalore Vaiyangudi, Tittagudi Circle, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu 606111 Moolavar Pasupatheeswarar Introduction Vaiyangudi Pasupatheeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Vaiyangudi village, Tittagudi circle, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. This small village is surrounded by blooming cotton, the village is silent except for the sound of the corn being […]
Manalur Pinnavanathar (Vishwanathar) Shiva Temple, Nagapattinam
Address Manalur Pinnavanathar (Vishwanathar) Shiva Temple, Nagapattinam 64. Manalur, Kilvelur Circle, Nagai District, Tamil Nadu 610106 Moolavar Pinnavanathar (Vishwanathar) Introduction Manalur Pinnavanathar (Vishwanathar) Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Manalur village, Kilvelur circle, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Manalur is 6 km from Tiruvarur. This village is also called as 64.Manalur. A small […]
Keezhavalakudi Kashiviswanathar Shiva Temple, Nagapattinam
Address Keezhavalakudi Kashiviswanathar Shiva Temple, Nagapattinam Keelagavalakudi, Kilvelur circle, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu 610106 Moolavar Kasi Viswanathar Amman Kasi Visalatshi Introduction Keezhavalakudi Kashiviswanathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Keezhavalakudi village, Kilvelur circle, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Keezhavalakudi is a Small farming village, less than twenty houses, large and small ponds in […]
Karuppur Somanatha Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur
Address Karuppur Somanatha Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur Karuppur, Thiruvarur Circle, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu611101 Moolavar Somanatha Shiva Amman Azhaginayaki Introduction Karuppur Somanatha Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Located in the Karuppur village, Thiruvarur circle, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Karuppur village is two kilometres south on the Tiruvarur – Keevalur road from Adiyakkamangalam. Here […]
Adiyakamangalam Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thiruvarur
Address Adiyakamangalam Kasi Viswanathar Temple, Thiruvarur Adiyakkamangalam, Thiruvarur Circle, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 611101 Moolavar Kasi Viswanathar Amman Kasi Visalakshi Introduction Adiyakamangalam Kasi Viswanathar Temple is dedicated to lord Shiva, located in the Adiyakamangalam village, Thiruvarur Circle, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. Here the Presiding deity is called as Kasi Viswanathar and Mother is called […]
Pyay Payama Stupa, Myanmar
Address Pyay Payama Stupa, Myanmar Pyay, Pyay-Paukkhaung road Myanmar (Burma) Moolavar Buddha Introduction The Payama Stupa stands northeast of the old city wall near Koneyoe village, immediately north of the Pyay-Paukkhaung road. According to oral sources and pseudo-historical records such as the Yazawin Kyaw (early 16th century) it was built by the legendary King Duttabaung in […]
Pyay Payahtaung Temple, Myanmar
Address Pyay Payahtaung Temple, Myanmar Pyay, Tharay-Khit-taya, Myanmar (Burma) Moolavar Buddha Introduction Payahtaung Temple (also spelled Hpaya Htaung) is a small square Buddha shrine located slightly east of the palace (or citadel) site at the center of Sri Ksetra. Measuring about 12.2 meters on a side, it is a well-preserved brick edifice with niches on […]
Pyay Payagyi Stupa, Myanmar
Address Pyay Payagyi Stupa, Myanmar Pyay-Aunglan Road, Pyay, Myanmar (Burma) Moolavar Buddha Introduction Payagyi stupa looms dramatically about four kilometers east of downtown Pyay. Although often described as a 5th century creation, its true age is not known, with Stadtner commenting that along with the Payama stupa. Both monuments stand outside the circular walls of […]
Maruthampattinam Thanthondeeswarar Temple, Thiruvarur
Address Maruthampattinam Thanthondeeswarar Temple, Thiruvarur Maruthampattinam, Thiruvarur circle, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 610001 Moolavar Thanthondeeswarar Amman Soundaranayaki Introduction Maruthampattinam Thanthondeeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Maruthampattinam village, Thiruvarur circle, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. From the south-east corner of Tiruvarur’s, one can reach this place by going two kilometres further on the […]