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Vairavan Kovil, Vairavanpatti | Chettinad - My Eyes Of India

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Vairavan Kovil, Vairavanpatti Vairavan Kovil is located in Vairavanpatti Karaikudi, Tamilnadu. It is situated 12 km from Karaikudi and it is found on the road that connects Karaikudi with Tiruchirappalli. Vairavan temple is one of the seven Nagarakovils. Nagarakovils is nothing but the Chettinad temples. The old name of Varainravanpatti is Vadakunathapuram. About Vairavan Kovil The Kovil is exceptionally old and it was initially developed in the mud. Later the temple was given over to the Nagarathar people group, who in the 19th century built the stone temple, which we see today with superb structure. The main deity is Sri Valaroli Nathar and the Ambal is Vadivudambigai. Despite the fact that it is a Shiva Temple, unmistakable quality is given to Vairava love ( In Tamil, Bhairavar is called Vairavar ). This is one of the Ashta Bhairava Kshetrams and here he shows up as Raja Marthanda Bhairavar. History of Vairavan Kovil Brahma was pride as he too had five heads as Lord...

Ilayathankudi Kailasanathar Temple | Chettinad - My Eyes Of India

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Ilayathankudi Temple Chettinad is a place located in the Sivangangai district India. It is historically ruled by the Ramnad kingdom of Pandya Nadu. Which is extending into Chola Nadu of Pudukottai district India. Chettinad is famous for its culture, food, palace, temples, and many more. In this blog, we can see about Ilayathankudi Kailasanathar Nithyakalyani Amman Temple. Introduction Chettinad is famous for its seven major temples (Nagarakovils), shared by the nine village clusters found around Karaikudi. Ilayathangudi is the first temple to be built among 7 Nagarakovils. The temple is about 25 km from most villages. It is believed that the temple ground served because of the resting place for the Lords, once they traveled during this region, thousands of years ago. About the Ilayathankudi Temple Ilayathankudi Kailasanathar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and it is located in the Sivaganagai district. The main deities present in the temple are Lord Shivan a...