Which God is Worshipped in Tiruvannamalai?
Which God is Worshipped in Tiruvannamalai?
(Shiva)
| Arunachalesvara Temple | |
|---|---|
| District | Tiruvannamalai district |
| Deity | Arunachalesvara (Shiva) Unnamulai Amman (Apitakuchambaal – Parvati) |
| Festivals | Karthigai Deepam |
| Features | Temple tank: Agni theertham |
What is so special about Tiruvannamalai?
It houses four gateway towers known as gopurams. The tallest is the eastern tower, with 11 stories and a height of 66 m (217 ft), making it one of the tallest temple towers in India. The temple has numerous shrines, with those of Annamalaiyar and Unnamulai Amman being the most prominent.
Who is the king of Tiruvannamalai?
TIRUVANNAMALAI: A stone tableau containing the emblem of Vira Vallalan the illustrious king who ruled over the Hoysala empire, said to be dating back to the 14th century, was found by archaeologists, near the Theerthavari mandapam of the ancient Sri Arunachaleshwar temple here.
Where is VAYU Lingam?
Srikalahasti temple
Srikalahasti temple, situated 36 km away from Tirupati is famous for its Vayu Lingam (Wind Lingam), one of the Panchabhoota Sthalams, representing wind. The temple is also regarded as Rahu-Ketu kshetra and Dakshina Kailasam.
How old is Thiruvannamalai temple?
The Geological Survey of India claims the hill to be 3.5 billion years old. But, obviously, the temple is much younger. Inscriptions on its walls date back to the 7th Century Pallava era. Later, it came under the Cholas in the 9th Century.
How old is Thiruvannamalai?
Who gave eyes to Lord Shiva?
Kannappa
Kannappa was a staunch devotee of Shiva and is closely associated with Srikalahasteeswara Temple. He was a hunter and is believed to have plucked his eyes to offer to Srikalahasteeswara linga, the presiding deity of Srikalahasti Temple.
Where is first Kalahasti or Tirupati?
Pls visit Tirumala first, Tiruchanur second, and later visit Sri Kalahasti. Post the darshan of Sri Kalahasti please go home directly.
Who built Thiruvannamalai temple?
The temple is very enormous with an area covers around 25 acres and the East gopuram built by King Krishnadevarayar with a height of 217 ft which is the second tallest gopuram in Tamilnadu.
