Tag: Vinayakar temple

Maha Ganapathi, Ganapathi Agraharam, Thanjavur


This temple dedicated to Vinayakar is unique in several ways. The sthala puranams here are both very interesting, and connected to the famine in this region that was overcome in one way or another, by worshipping Vinayakar. The temple is also one of the Swamimalai Parivara devata sthalams. But what unique customs are followed by the temple and the village when it comes to Vinayakar worship, for both daily and annual festivals?… Read More Maha Ganapathi, Ganapathi Agraharam, Thanjavur

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Veyil Ugantha Vinayakar, Uppur, Ramanathapuram


After being punished at Daksha’s yagam by Veerabhadrar, Suryan lost his effulgence, and worshipped Siva at various places, to no avail. Realising that Vinayakar would be better placed to plead his case to Siva, Suryan came here and worshipped Vinayakar, who helped the former regain his lost powers. The temple also has a strong Ramayanam connection as well. But why does this place have names including Lavanapuram, Suryapuri, Tavasiddhipuri, and Pavavimochana Puram?… Read More Veyil Ugantha Vinayakar, Uppur, Ramanathapuram

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Nootriettu Pillaiyar, Karaikudi, Sivaganga


This small temple outside the Karaikudi Sundareswarar temple, houses Vinayakar in 108 forms and names. Of these, the eight in the middle are larger, and have a specific aspect that people worship Vinayakar for. Each of these 108 murtis are beautifully crafted – both in terms of appearance as well as their iconographic depiction and association with the respective Vinayakar’s name and powers. Read more about this must-visit temple, here.… Read More Nootriettu Pillaiyar, Karaikudi, Sivaganga

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விநாயகர், கொடிக்குளம், மதுரை


மதுரை ஒத்தக்கடைக்கு வெளியே யானை மலையின் வடகிழக்கு பகுதியில் அமைந்துள்ள கொடிக்குளத்தில் விநாயகர் மற்றும் வேதநாராயணப் பெருமாள் கோயில்களும், பிள்ளை லோகாச்சாரியார் தனி சன்னதியும் உள்ளது. பெரும்பாலும் உள்ளூர் மக்களால் அடிக்கடி காணப்படும் இந்த சிறிய விநாயகர் கோவிலில் ஸ்தல புராணம் இல்லை, ஆனால் வேத நாராயண பெருமாள் கோவில் மற்றும் பிள்ளை லோகாச்சாரியார் திருவரசு சன்னதிக்கு செல்லும் முன் முதல் நிறுத்தமாக இது அமைந்துள்ளது. இக்கோயில் சில படிகளில் சற்று உயரத்தில் உள்ளது, மேலும் பீப்புல்… Read More விநாயகர், கொடிக்குளம், மதுரை

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Karpaga Vinayakar, Pillaiyarpatti, Sivaganga


This temple is actually a prominent shrine inside the Marutheeswarar temple, one of the 9 Nagarathar Siva temples. This ancient rock cut temple is estimated to be nearly 1600 years old, which means it was likely built in the time of the Kalabhras – of whom virtually nothing is known. But what makes the annual chariot festivals for Vinayakar at this temple, special?… Read More Karpaga Vinayakar, Pillaiyarpatti, Sivaganga

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