Thursday, January 27, 2011

SriRangatha Temple, Sri Rangam, Trichy

Temple: Sri Ranganatha Temple
Location: Srirangam, Near Trichy, Tamil Nadu
Direction: 5 Kms from Trichy, 300KMs from Chennai

Main Deities: Sri Ranganatha

DivyaDesam: The 1st Divya Desam.

Description: The epicenter for Vishnu Bhakti!! To me this temple is a magnet of Vishnu Bhakthi. Never in my life I have seen such a magnificent temple. One should visit this temple in their life. The details of this temple can be found across the internet. If you need any specific information, I am always happy to serve you.

Sri Subramanya Swamy , Vallakottai, Near Chennai



Temple: Sri Subramanya Swamy Temple
Location: Vallakottai, Between Chennai - Sri Perumbudur, Mudichur Road, Tamil Nadu
Direction: 35 Kms from Chennai, Mudichur Road towards SriPerumbudur.

Main Deities: Sri Subramanya Swamy, Valli , Deva Sena
Vinayaka Temple. Sakthi Temple also inside the Temple

History: This temple is built some 1000 years ago. The deity is a good 6 feet tall. The lord is known to be very powerful. Just outside the entrance of the Temple. You will find a huge Vinayaka, sitting very happily and blessing the devotees :) , The deity is also 6 Feet. Adjacent to this temple, you can also visit Perumal Temple as well.

P V Kalathur, Near Chengalpattu , TN


Temple: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Location: P V Kalathur, Near Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Direction: 15 Kms from Chengalpattu, off NH45.

Main Deities: Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple (Santha Roopam / Peaceful )

History: This temple is built some 1000 years ago. When a Tsunami like Cyclone Hit Mahabalipuram Coast, There were 9 Vishnu Temples, of which 8 got washed away, one still remaining now known as "Sthalasayana Perumal Temple". Lord Vishnu has ordered "Garuda" to find a suitable place for his temple. Garuda has circled on this region and Sri maha Vishnu has settled in this place. It is known that Lord Vishnu will fulfill all your wishes. Though the deity is Narasimha Swamy , he is not in his Lion face. He is seen smiling and very peaceful.