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Tiruchengode

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  To read in Tamil click here ๐Ÿ‘ˆ Temple of Thevaram Hymns - 7 Tiruchengode Among the celebrated sacred sites (paadal-petra sthalams) of Kongu Nadu, the most important is today’s Tiruchengode, known in the purฤแน‡ic era as Thirukkodi Maada Sengundroor. This is a hill temple where the Divine appears in manifest form. By the Lord’s will, the name of the temple itself has become the name of the town. It is the abode of Arthanareeswarar – the Lord who is half-male, half-female (Shiva united with Parvati). Though it is a Shiva temple, it is also the holy abode of Thirumurugan dwelling as Sengottu Velavar. Here, Arthanareeswarar – Shiva and Parvati in a single form – Sengottu Velavar (Muruga) in a standing posture with Valli and Devasena and Maha Vishnu is seen as Adi Kesava Perumal with Sridevi and Bhudevi, all showering their grace together. Among the 274 Shiva shrines praised in Thevaram hymns, Tiruchengode is listed as the 208th. To visit Tiruchengode is a divine gift that man...
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Karur Aanilaiyappar

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To read in Tamil click here ๐Ÿ‘ˆ Temple of Thevaram Hymns - 6 Karur Aanilaiyappar  Among the seven foremost Shiva shrines of the Kongu region, let us visit and receive the divine blessings of the Karur Sri Alankara Valli and Soundara Nayaki Sametha Kalyana Pasupatheeswarar Temple. Come, let us seek His grace. Speciality of Karur The special features of Karuvur, which is now known as Karur, are immense.   Karur was known by many ancient names such as Aadhipuram, Vanji Maanagar, Bhaskarapuram, Veerasozhapuram, Vanchularanyam, Shanmangala Kshetram, Karppapuri, Kaapuri, Karuvai Pathi, Mudi Valangu Sozhapuram, and Aadimapuram.   It was called Vanji Maanagar because it served as the capital of the Chola kings; Aadhipuram because it is believed to be one of the earliest places created in the world; Bhaskarapuram because Lord Vishnu stayed here; Veerasozhapuram during the time when it was conquered by the Cholas; And Vanchularanyam because the place was filled with Vanji t...
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