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Somasi Mara Nayanar, also known as Somasi Maranar, Somasi Marar, Somasimarar and Somasira Nayanar, is a Nayanar saint, venerated in the Hindu sect of Shaivism. He is generally counted as the thirty-third in the list of 63 Nayanars. He is also called Marar, Maran and Mara Nayanar, names he shares with Ilayankudi Mara Nayanar. The two Nayanars are generally differentiated by the prefixes “Somasi” and “Ilayankudi”. He was a contemporary […]

As one passes through the gopuram entrance of this temple, on the right side of the courtyard, there is a unique kolam depicting Garudaazhvaar’s presence. Standing with folded hands, facing two kalasas, Garudaazhvaar is seated on the Padmasana kolam. With both hands folded in reverence, a snake coils around his feet, and a lotus garland […]

Those observing the Thiruvona Vratham should abstain from eating on the first day and visit Lord Perumal’s temple in the evening to offer Tulsi garlands. Only Tulsi water should be consumed in the morning. Recitation of Perumal hymns is mandatory. Salt should not be added to the afternoon meal. In the evening, one should visit […]

Temple: Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tirupati City, Andhra Pradesh. Period: The initial construction of this temple is believed to date back to the 10th-11th century during the Chola period. The present structure we see today was constructed in 1480 by Narasimha Muthaliyar and others in the Vijayanagara architectural style. Located in the heart of Tirupati city, […]