During a joint survey by the Krishnagiri District Government Museum and the Historical Research and Documentation Committee, a 586-year-old Vijayanagar era inscription was discovered in Hale Krishnapuram village near Teertham. Regarding this, Krishnagiri Government Museum Curator Govindaraj said: Near the house of a person named Pasappa, this inscription is found around a black stone well, […]

Sri Sundaranandar Siddhar was a disciple of Sattamuni. It is believed that he received a Shivalinga from Siddhar Agastya and established it at Sathuragiri, where he worshipped it. The Sathuragiri Sundara Maha Lingam temple is located in the Thaaniparai area of the Saptur forests in Tamil Nadu. This is situated in the Virudhunagar district near […]

Ramadevar Siddhar, also known as Uromarishi or Yacob Siddhar, holds a prominent position in the Tamil Siddha Medicine System due to his significant contributions in various fields of Siddha Science. A highly respected thinker and diligent researcher, he was renowned for his ability to explain complex concepts in Siddha Science using simple Tamil language. Born […]

The Brahmotsavam festival at the famous Lakshmi Narasimha temple in Singrikudi, near Cuddalore, is set to commence on the 14th date with the flag hoisting ceremony. This temple, renowned for its historical significance, hosts the annual Brahmotsavam festival with great pomp and splendour. This year’s Brahmotsavam begins at 6 AM on the 14th date (Tuesday) […]

The sacred name that praises Lord Shiva is called the “Sivaya Nama”. What is the significance and meaning of this Shiva mantra? Brahma, the deity of creation, narrated an astonishing event to Narada, revealing the miracle he experienced when he chanted the Shiva mantra. Once upon a time, Narada went to Brahma and asked, “Father, […]

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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, […]