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Ulagalanda Perumal Temple Kanchipuram

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Thiruooragam,Tiruneeragam,Tirukkaaragam, Tirukkaravanam.  The temple complex actually houses four Divya Desams in its different precincts. The central shrine of the temple is most commonly referred as Peragam, while the smaller shrine housing the lord Ooragathan in the form of Adisheshan is Ooragam. As per tradition, Mahabali at the foot of Vamana, could not view the deity's vishvarupam and requested him to manifest as a smaller form. Vishnu obliged and appeared as a snake in a smaller shrine. The shrine is frequented by childless couples praying for offspring or for people to get married, by offering paal payasam, a sweet dish made of milk.  In Kaarakam the presiding deity of the shrine is Karunakara Perumal facing north and seated on Adishesha and his consort Padmamani Nachiyar. The temple tank associated with it is called Agraya Tirtham, and the vimana is called Vamana Vimanam or Ramaya Vimanam.  Tirukkaravanam shrine is located in the second precinct. The presiding deity is cal

Thaambulam - paan

Start the practice of chewing betel leaf again. Tell everyone. There is no indigestion, no cancer, no diabetes, no heart diseases... Chewing betel leaves and drinking alcohol have become bad and normal habits respectively for the drunkards and become incapable, and they are the youth of today's Tamil society. The 'Thaambulam', referred to as betel leaf and areca nut, plays a vital role in Tamil culture. The betel and nut have a significant place in all rituals and ceremonies of a Tamil person, from birth to death. Not just ordinary betel leaf and nut, but a simple betel and nut can even finalize a marriage in Tamil culture. During the times of our grandparents, who grew up chewing betel leaf and nut, there was no cancer, no diabetes, no heart diseases, and importantly, no constipation. Hence, the betel leaf, known to be a cure for many ailments in Tamil medicine, has been given so much importance by the Tamil people. The decadence of culture and foreign lust have made the h

Naathan Koil - Nandhipura Vinnagaram

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Nandi, the revered bull of Lord Shiva, is believed to have obtained redemption from his curses through devout worship of Lord Vishnu at this sacred site, hence the place is known as Nandipuram. Every aspect of this temple, including its shrines and water features, bears the name of Nandi, paying homage to the divine bull. Within this hallowed sanctuary, Lord Jagannatha presides in a seated posture, facing west, and is venerated as Srinivasan, while his consort Lakshmi takes the form of Shenbagavalli. The temple's maintenance and administration are overseen by the Vanamamalai Mutt. According to legend, Nandi once failed to show due reverence to the gatekeepers of Lord Vishnu, leading to a curse that subjected his body to scorching heat. Nandi, seeking relief, approached Lord Shiva, who advised him to undertake penance in Shenbaranyam. Impressed by Nandi's sincere penance, Lord Vishnu granted him redemption from the curse. Consequently, this place is also known as 'Thiru Nand