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Monday, January 21, 2019

Oppillamaniyar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Oppillamaniyar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Oppillamaniyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Karaikkal Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. This is one of the temples where Lord Shiva had shown his Kailaya marriage with Parvathi to Sage Agasthiyar here. The Temple is located at Prakara street at the heart of Karaikal town. The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Karaikal Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thirunallar, 14 Kms from Nagore, 3 Kms from Dharmapuram, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 21 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 9 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Neravy, 8 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 4 Kms from Kottucherry, 13 Kms from Tharangambadi, 128 Kms from Puducherry, 143 Kms from Trichy and 284 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (148 Kms).

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Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Karaikkal Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. This Temple is one of the three famous temples in the port city of Karaikal, Puducherry, India. It is nearby the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. The temple tank of Chandra Theertham separates the two temples. The temple tank belongs to both the temples.

The Temple

Presiding Deity is called as Nithyakalyana Perumal. Here Lord is in lying posture called Anantha Sayanam like the posture in Srirangam. Shrines for Chakkarathzhwar, Ranganayaki Thayar, Narasimha, Hanuman, Avatars of Lord Vishnu, Lord Krishna's Vishwaroopam, Garuda, Aandal and Alarmelu Thayar can be found in the temple.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

The festivals related to Vishnu and his avatars are celebrated in a grand manner in this temple. The Rama Navami, Vaikunda Ekadesi, Hanuman Jayanti and the entire month of Margazhi are celebrated here. During the Tamil month of Puratadhi or Puratasi, many rituals take place in the temple such as the Pavithra Pradhishtai, Kumba Poojai, Poornahoothi, Chakkarathalwar Aavahanam etc.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at Bharathiyar street at the heart of Karaikal town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Karaikal Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thirunallar, 14 Kms from Nagore, 3 Kms from Dharmapuram, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 21 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 9 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Neravy, 8 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 4 Kms from Kottucherry, 13 Kms from Tharangambadi, 128 Kms from Puducherry, 143 Kms from Trichy and 284 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (148 Kms).

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Kailasanathar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Kailasanathar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Karaikkal Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Kailasanathar Temple is one of the three most famous temples in Karaikal city. This temple is located opposite to the another most famous Karaikal temple, the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Soundarambal.

History

The temple is believed to be constructed before 2000 years ago which makes it the oldest temple in Karaikal district. It was reconstructed by the Pallavas in the 8^th century and again in the French rule.

The Temple

The temple is constructed in a large complex surrounding it making it the largest temple complex of the famous temples in Karaikal city. The main attraction of the temple be the four elaborate doorways in each directions of the temple complex. The street where the temple located is named after the temple as Kailasanathar Kovil street. The entrance of the shrine of Subramaniar faces the doorway to the west.

Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Soundarambal. Shrines of Nataraja, Dakshinamurthy, Vinayaga, Various Lingams, Two shrines for Lord Muruga along with Devasena and Valli, Saraswathi, Lakshmi, Small statues of 63 Nayanmars, Durgai, Chandikeswara and Navagrahas can be found in the Temple.

Festivals

Mangani Festival:

The Mangani Festival is associated with both Kailasanathar Temple and Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. The important figure of the Mangani festival, Lord Bikshatanamurthy is of the Kailasanathar Temple.

Float Festival in Chandra Theertham:

The temple tank Chandra Theertham is associated with the main three temples of Karaikal. The Float festivals in Karaikal with the idols of Lord Kailasanathar from this temple and Lord Nithyakalyana Perumal from the Perumal temple is an important festival celebrated here.

Chariot Festival:

The chariot of Karaikal is dedicated to Kailasanathar Temple. The Karaikal Chariot festival is celebrated once a year. The idol of Lord Kailasanathar is taken in the chariot through the important streets of Karaikal.

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Friday, January 18, 2019

Annamalaiyar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Annamalaiyar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Annamalaiyar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at in Karaikkal Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India. Presiding Deity is called as Annamalaiyar and Mother is called as Unnamulai Amman. The Temple is located at Market street at the heart of Karaikal town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Karaikal Bus Stand, 1 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thirunallar, 14 Kms from Nagore, 3 Kms from Dharmapuram, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 21 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 9 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Neravy, 8 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 4 Kms from Kottucherry, 13 Kms from Tharangambadi, 128 Kms from Puducherry, 143 Kms from Trichy and 284 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (148 Kms).

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Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry

Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Punithavathi, one of the 63 Nayanmars located in Karaikal Town in Puducherry. Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is located at Bharathiyar street at the heart of Karaikal town. The famous Mangani Thirunal Festival is associated with this Temple.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2019/01/karaikal-ammaiyar-temple-karaikal-legends.html

History

Karaikal Ammaiyar is one of the 63 Nayanmars. Karaikal Ammaiyar (also known as Punithavathi) was born to Dhanathathanar, from a merchant community knows as Nattukottai Nagarathaar (also Known as Nattukottai Chettiar) Karaikal Ammaiyar temple was built by Malaiperumal Pillai in 1929 CE.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2019/01/karaikal-ammaiyar-temple-karaikal-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. continuously.

Festivals

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://explore-pondicherry.blogspot.com/2019/01/karaikal-ammaiyar-temple-karaikal-festivals.html

Prayers

Mother is believed to be powerful to grace her devotees with help those facing problems in marriage proposals. Devotees perform Mango Neivedhyam to Mother. Mother in Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is believed to clear obstacles in marriage proposals.

Contact

Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple,

Karaikal,

Puducherry – 609 602

Phone: +91 4368 222 717

Connectivity

Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple is located at Bharathiyar street at the heart of Karaikal town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Karaikal Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thirunallar, 14 Kms from Nagore, 3 Kms from Dharmapuram, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 21 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 9 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Neravy, 8 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 4 Kms from Kottucherry, 13 Kms from Tharangambadi, 128 Kms from Puducherry, 143 Kms from Trichy and 284 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (148 Kms).

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Jambunathaswamy Temple, Neravy, Karaikal, Puducherry

Jambunathaswamy Temple, Neravy, Karaikal, Puducherry

Jambunathaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Neravy Town in Karaikal District of Union Territory of Puducherry, India.

History

This temple was constructed by Thirumalai Rayan who ruled this region between 1453 and 1468 as a representative of Vijaya Nagara Empire.

Festivals

Thiruvathirai (December-January) and Thirukarthigai festivals (November -December) are celebrated in this temple with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 8 Km from Karaikal Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 9 Kms from Thirunallar, 12 Kms from Nagore, 8 Kms from Dharmapuram, 19 Kms from Nagapattinam, 28 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 14 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 11 Kms from Kottucherry, 20 Kms from Tharangampadi, 138 Kms from Puducherry, 147 Kms from Trichy and 290 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (155 Kms).

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Chandra Theertham, Karaikal, Puducherry

Chandra Theertham, Karaikal, Puducherry

Chandra Theertham is the temple tank of Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple, Nithyakalyana Perumal Temple and Karaikal Kailasanathar Temple. The Karaikal float festival (Theppam) celebrated in this temple tank. The belief of the Karaikal people is if we bath once in this temple tank, all the bone related diseases and fractures will get cured. The Chandra Theertham is cleaned for long time and the work got completed in the year 2010.

In 2010 the Karaikal Floating festival was held after 30 years. This was due to the help of the local MLA and former Health minister Mr. A.M.H. Nazeem. It was celebrated in a grand manner. After that continuously, for every year a Float festival was started to be held. The Theppam will move in this Temple tank, rounding three times. People of Karaikal and nearby towns gather in the Chandra Theertham during this festival. This Floating festival is celebrated either for the Nithyakalyana Perumal or Karaikal Kailasanathar.

Connectivity

Chandra Theertham is located at Bharathiyar street at the heart of Karaikal town. The Theertham is located at about 1 Km from Karaikal Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Thirunallar, 14 Kms from Nagore, 3 Kms from Dharmapuram, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 21 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 9 Kms from Nedungadu, 6 Kms from Neravy, 8 Kms from Tirumalai Rayan Pattinam, 4 Kms from Kottucherry, 13 Kms from Tharangambadi, 128 Kms from Puducherry, 143 Kms from Trichy and 284 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (148 Kms).

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Sowriraja Perumal Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Sowriraja Perumal Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Sowriraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam) Commune in Karaikal District of Union Territory of Puducherry. This town is believed to be named after the king Thirumalai Rayan who ruled Thirumalai Rayan Pattinam during ancient days and also the river named out of that king name Tirumalarajanar River which drains into the Bay of Bengal a few kilometers north of the town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Tirumalarajanpattinam Bus Stop and 2 Kms from Tirumalarajanpattinam Railway Station.

Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam) is located at about 8 Kms from Karaikal, 6 Kms from Neravy, 6 Kms from Thittacheri, 12 Kms from Narimanam, 7 Kms from Nagore, 14 Kms from Nagapattinam, 16 Kms from Thiruppugalur, 14 Kms from Thirunallar, 16 Kms from Nedungadu, 12 Kms from Kottucherry, 21 Kms from Tharangampadi, 29 Kms from Thirukkadaiyur, 44 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 72 Kms from Chidambaram, 118 Kms from Cuddalore, 136 Kms from Puducherry, 147 Kms from Trichy and 291 Kms from Chennai.

Thirumalairayanpattinam is located at about 9 Kms from Karaikal Bus Station, 6 Kms from Nagore Bus Stand and 13 Kms from Nagapattinam Bus Stand. Thirumalairayanpattinam is located at about 2 Kms from Thirumalairayanpattinam Railway Station, 7 Kms from Karaikal Railway Station, 6 Kms from Nagore Railway Station and 15 Kms from Nagapattinam Railway Station. Thirumalairayanpattinam is located at about 150 Kms from Trichy Airport, 142 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 285 Kms from Chennai Airport.

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Sengunthar Vinayagar Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Sengunthar Vinayagar Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Sengunthar Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha located at Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam) Commune in Karaikal District of Union Territory of Puducherry. This town is believed to be named after the king Thirumalai Rayan who ruled Thirumalai Rayan Pattinam during ancient days and also the river named out of that king name Tirumalarajanar River which drains into the Bay of Bengal a few kilometers north of the town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Tirumalarajanpattinam Bus Stop and 2 Kms from Tirumalarajanpattinam Railway Station.

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Prasanna Vengatesa Perumal Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Prasanna Vengatesa Perumal Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Prasanna Vengatesa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam) Commune in Karaikal District of Union Territory of Puducherry. This town is believed to be named after the king Thirumalai Rayan who ruled Thirumalai Rayan Pattinam during ancient days and also the river named out of that king name Tirumalarajanar River which drains into the Bay of Bengal a few kilometers north of the town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Tirumalarajanpattinam Bus Stop and 2 Kms from Tirumalarajanpattinam Railway Station.

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Narbavee Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Narbavee Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Narbavee Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam) Commune in Karaikal District of Union Territory of Puducherry. This town is believed to be named after the king Thirumalai Rayan who ruled Thirumalairayanpattinam during ancient days and also the river named out of that king name Tirumalarajanar River which drains into the Bay of Bengal a few kilometers north of the town. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Tirumalarajanpattinam Bus Stop and 1 Km from Tirumalarajanpattinam Railway Station.

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Jadayupureeswarar Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Jadayupureeswarar Temple, Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam), Karaikal, Puducherry

Jadayupureeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirumalairayanpattinam (T.R Pattinam) Commune in Karaikal District of Union Territory of Puducherry. The Jadayu fight on Magam festival is highly popular here. This town is believed to be named after the king Thirumalai Rayan who ruled Thirumalai Rayan Pattinam during ancient days and also the river named out of that king name Tirumalarajanar River which drains into the Bay of Bengal a few kilometers north of the town. The Temple is located at about 500 meters from Tirumalarajanpattinam Bus Stop and 600 meters from Tirumalarajanpattinam Railway Station.