"Thiruparamkundram" Lord Muruga Temple

This is one of the "SIX ABODES"(Arupadi veedi -- Six divine places) of Lord Muruga. This temple also known as "Then kayilayayam" (Southern kailash) was worshipped by Chera, Chola and Pandya rulers. The traditional legend is that Lord Murugan married Deivanai at Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple. According to "Sathyagiri Mahatmiam puranam", King Harichandran reached Thirupparankundram hillcock known as Sathiya Giri and worshipped lord Shiva and attained the beneifits of truth. When he came to know of the special features of God Sathyagirishwarar, he constructed a temple complete with Praharams, walls, Gopurams and steps. According to temple lores, Lord Muruga at the end of Soorasamharam stayed here, along with his soldiers. As a gift for victory, Lord Indira married his daughter Deivanai to Muruga. To commemorate this event, Lord Muruga is worshipped as the presiding deity of this temple.

The Beautiful scenery of the temple over middle of the hill is mind blowing and peaceful. Climbing on the steps of the temple is a calm and divine experience. In between the long steps, we can see many small temples and rest places. After all, when we reach the temple its a divine experience.

Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal

Maduri is famous for "Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal" which was built by King Thirumalai Nayak who was from the Vijayanagar Kingdom. In 17th centuries the Madurai Kingdom had Portuguese, Dutch and other Europeans as traders, missionaries and visiting travelers. He recruited the services of an Italian architect, (apparently one of the many unknown European adventurers who swarmed these regions before the advent of British) for the construction of this palace. The palace is the blend of Dravidian, Islamic and Islam constructive structures.
1. Courtyard: the courtyard is the area of massive pillars which can be covered by our two hands of 4 people. Now it is covered with circular garden.

2. Interior structure: The interior structure is divided into two,
The Celestial Pavilion (Swarga Vilasam) was used as the throne-room and has an arcaded octagon covered by a dome 60–70 feet high and Ranga vilasam is the place of residential area where king and his family resided.

3. Recent times, the Light and sound effect that talks about the tamil epic histories and the history of the kingdoms is famous entertainment. A MUST VISIT PLACE.

4. The half an hour Visual sound effect show reveals the passion of the king and people on the Arts and Constructions.

Maduri "Meenakshi Sundareshwar Temple"

Madurai is one of the most sacred temple towns of India. The presence of Meenakshi Temple is the essence of Maduri city and even Tamil Nadu too. The Temple was dedicated to Mother Goddess Meenakshi(Parvathi) who took birth as daughter to Malayathvaja Pandya King. She invaded many kingdoms and was ruling them. At the proper time to both get married to Meenakshi and kill a demon, Lord Shiva appeared on the earth and propsed to Meenakshi and the marriage was grand celebration on the earth. Lord married Meenakshi and killed the demon. To their marriage Lord Vishnu who is the brother of meenakshi came from Vikunda and he was treated by theives(kallars). From then Lord Vishnu is also regarded as Kallalgar. In order to represent this grand celebration, yearly once the celebration " CHITHIRI THIRUVILA" is conducted.

Modern History

1. Here the historical events of SANGAM LITERATURES were presided and Lord Shiva himself came to the court of the Pandya kingdom.

2. The temple has gigantic 4 way structure from where we can reach all the 4 sides of the city.

3. Annual "KALYANA URCHAVA" is grand festival in this temple.

4. The city is located near to the river VAIKAI the great historical important river in Indian history.

5. THE 1000 PILLERED COURT and various different types of Lingas are more high lighted specials.

6. The LOTUS TABNK is one more grand special where the historical event NAKIRA and LORD SHIVA argument on the poem that cleared the doubt of Pandya king.

7. Structure of the temple is now a days to praised a lot due to its well defined plan of construction and strong and beautiful sculptures.

Kanniya Kumari Temple -- "Goddess Parvathi As Young Girl"

The tip or toe of India begins from the District Kanniya kumari, also known as "The Granary of Travancore". The very name came because of the Goddess whose name is Kanniyakumari(Kanniya -- Girl not yet married, Kumari -- the girl of divinity).Legend has it that the Goddess Parvati in one of her incarnations as Devi Kanniya did penance on one of the rocks of this land's end to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. It is one of the famous tourists destinations in which there are many special importance.

1. Bounded by Tirunelveli district in the north and northeast, by Kerala state in the northwest and confluence of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in the west and south.

2. where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kannyakumari, an important pilgrim centre. Kannyakumari is famous for its beach and the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days.

3. MULTI-COLORED sand is a very special. This stories back when Goddess Parvathi was waiting for Lord Shiva to get married. But Lord Shiva did not come at the proper time by delaying time. So, Parvathi got angry and poured the color powders and paints. From then the sand became multi colored.

4. It is a place where PITRU and MATRU thirta is allowed.

PRIME ATTRACTION


1. Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Once in 1892, Swami Vivekannda came here and swam into the sea and reached a rock place. There he spent one whole night and did meditation. The motto was to serve the motherland by spreading VEDANTA. After that there a MANDAP(a Rock Memorial) was made and it acts as an attractive tourists destination.


2. Thiruvalluvar Statue: Saint Thiruvalluvar, a 1st centuary saint whoes gigantic statue has been established some how far into the sea. Going to these statues and Rock Memorial through boat is a adventurous journey.

Lord Ganesh - "The Destroyer of Obstacles"

Lord Ganesh,also known as Vigneshwara - " The Destroyer of Obstacles" is the first and foremost God in Hinduism. Instead of finding for important Ganesh temples, it is better to search a temple that has no Ganesh temple in any temples. Yes Lord Ganesh is one who is the first deity to bless us. He is the elder son of Lord Siva and Goddess Shakthi. He is given the ultimate power to stop all types of negative forces. Even Lord Siva too had to take his blessings before he had to destroy a demon(thats a different story. Let us talk about that latter). It is believed and practiced in Indian temples that Lord Ganesh will ease and destroys the negative forces when we go and meet the main deity in any temples. So, let us have his blessings first, then now let us go for all the temples and cultural destinations India(Bharat).