TEMPLES INFO

  Aryankavu Ayyappa Swamy   Temple is located in Aryankavu in Kollam district in the state of Kerala. Here the Presiding deity Lord Ayyappa. He is in the form of Young boy. He was sitting on a elephant with right leg hanging and left leg being on a folded position. This temple also have 18 steps as in Sabarimala. It is one among the Pancha Sastha Shrines and 108 Sastha Shrines in Kerala. The idol here is installed by Lord Parasurama. Women from age 10 to 50 are allowed into the temple. Best time to Visit – September to March. Sabarimala mandala kalam, Pandiyan Mudippu Trikkalyanam and Kumnhabhishekam are the festivals celebrated here. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 11.00 pm 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 33 kms from Punalur 80 kms from Kollam 90 kms from Trivandrum Temples Nearby Sasthamcotta, Sree Dharma Sastha Temple – 74 kms Kollam, Ochira Temple – 93 kms Kulathupuzha, Sastha Temple – 24 kms

  Kulathupuzha Sastha Temple is located in Kulathupuzha in Kollam district in the state of Kerala. Here the Presiding deity Lord Ayyappa. He is in the form of Bala Sastha. It is one among the Pancha Sastha Shrines and 108 Sastha Shrines in Kerala. The idol here is installed by Lord Parasurama. Here the deity is Ugramoorthi as well as in auspicious mood. The temple pond has a number of fishes, they are considered to be favourite ones of Lord Ayyappa. Lord Shiva, Ganapathi, Karuppaswamy are the found in the temple premises. Best time to Visit – September to March. Vishu Mahotsavam is important festival celebrated in the month of April. Temple Timings : 5.00 am to 12.00 pm 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm How to reach the Temple 30 kms from Punalur 10 kms from Thenmala 31 kms from Kollam 60 kms from Trivandrum Temples Nearby Aryankavu, Sri Ayyappa Temple - 24 kms Sasthamcotta, Sree Dharma Sastha Temple – 63 kms Kollam, Ochira Temple – 81 kms.

  Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Temple is located at Mangalore in the State of Karnataka. Sri Suryanarayana temple posses Saanidhya of Hari, Hara, Brahma and Shakti is unique with sacred Kshetra. This temple was built about 1200 years ago. Best Time to Visit – September to February. Traditional dress is allowed for Darshan. Temple Timings 6.00 am to 1.30 am 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 5 kms from Mangalore 350 kms from Bengaluru Nearby Temples Kadri, Sri Manjunatha Swamy Temple – 4 kms Kondemula, Sri Durgaparameswari Temple – 25 kms Puttur, Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple – 44 kms.

  The Thiruvanavandoor Mahavishnu Temple is located at Thiruvanavandoor, Alappuzha district in the State of Kerala. Sri Pambanaippan is the main deity of the temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.The idol standing with Conch & Chakra covered with Sandal paste. This is one among the 108 Vishnu Divya Desham temples. The five Pandava brothers are believed to have built one temple each, Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudhishthira Puliyur Maha Vishnu Temple by Bheema Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna Thiruvanavandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva. This temple has two-story Gopuram. The temple has two konerus namely Pabhanasa Theertham and Pambha Theertham. The outer walls around the sanctum have a series of wooden frames housing an array of lamps, which are lit during festive occasions. This temple was built during 6 th - 9 th Centuries. Devotees visit temple to seek fulfilment of fame, freedom from di

  Karthika Masa Pournami Garuda Seva will be observed on November 30 in four Mada streets of Tirumala between 7pm and 8:30pm.  Similarly the Pushya Masa Pournami Garuda Seva will be observed on January 28, Magha Masa Pournami Garuda Seva on February 27.

The annual Karthika Parva Deepotsavam, the festival of lights will be observed in Tirumala temple on November 29. After the evening Kainkaryams and Naivedyams, the ghee lit lamps in Mukullu will be placed at different places in the temple. This event takes place between 5 pm and 8 pm.  TTD has cancelled Sahasra Deepalankara Seva in view of this festival on that day.

  Karmanghat Hanuman Temple is situated at Karman Ghat, Hyderabad city in the State of Telangana. Here Lord Hanuman is in sitting Posture. This temple was built in 12 th Century Locals believe that continuous worship of Lord Hanuman for Consecutive 40 days will cure difficult diseases. Best time to visit – September to February Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 12.00 pm 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm Tuesdays & Saturdays 5.30 am to 1.00 pm 4.30 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 8 kms from MGBS 17 kms from Secunderabad Nearby Temples Charminar Bhagya LakshmiTemple – 8 kms Jubilee Hills Peddamma Temple – 22 kms Birla Mandir – 14 kms Nampally Iskcon Temple – 11 kms Begumpet Katta MaisammaTemple – 19 kms Chilkur Balaji Temple – 33 kms Gandicheruvu, Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple – 19 kms Sitaram Bagh Temple – 10 kms Ujjaini Mahankali Temple – 14 kms Banjara Hills, SriJagannath Temple – 17 kms Balkampet Yellamma Temple – 17 kms

Sri Vaikunta Vasa Perumal Temple is located at Nemili village near Tiruttani town, Tiruvallur district   in the state of Tamilnadu. Sri Vaikunta Vasa Perumal is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is in a seated posture on Adisesha the deity holds the Shanka and the Chakra. The lower right hand is positioned in abhaya, which assures protection, while two fingers of the left hand hold a single grain of rice. He wears big Thirunamam on his forehead. The lord here is a manifestation. Goddess Sridevi and Bhudevi are the consorts of Lord Vishnu. This temple has no Rajagopuram. This temple was built in 10 th Century. This temple is parikara sthalam for un-married and the childless. The un-married can bring 2 flower garlands and place one on the ustava deity nithya kalyana perumal. Since prayers are said to answered within three months. Rohini star is a special day at this temple every month. This temple is also supposed to be parihara sthalam for those who have Rahu-Kethu dosh

  Sri Seebi Narasimha Swamy temple is located at Seebi village in Tumkur district in the state of Karnataka. Here the deity is facing north east direction and enshrined himself. Shibi chakravathy was the grandson of Prahlad Maharaj. This temple has 3 tier Rajagopuram. There is a Gaja Pushkarini near the Temple. It is said that the Gajendra Moksha episode happened here. This temple was built in 18 th century. Best time to visit – September to February. Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings : 6.00 am to 5.00 pm How to reach the Temple : 25 kms from Tumkur 110 kms rom Bengaluru. Nearby Temples Kaidala, Sri Chennakesava Swamy Temple – 33 kms Goravanahalli, SriMahalakshmi Temple – 49 kms

Sri Kodunkundranathar Temple is situated at Piranmalai, a hilly village in Singampurani Taluk in Sivagangai district in the state of Tamilnadu. Kodunkundranathar is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Goddess Kuyilamritanayaki is the consort of Kodunkundranathar. The Sun rays fall on the lord continuously from the months of Aipasi to Panguni i.e from October to April this is a rare feature of the temple. This temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram.There is koneru named as Madhu Pushkarini. This temple was built 1000 years ago. Best time to Visit – September to March Traditional dress is allowed for Darshan. Temple Timings – 5.00 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 8 kms from Singampureni 44 kms from Tirumayam 70 kms from Madurai 420 kms from Chennai Nearby Temples Karaikkudi, Sri Koppudainayaki Amman Temple – 34 kms Kundrakudi, Sri Shanmughanathar Temple – 37 kms Madurai, Sri Kallalagar Temple – 49 kms Otthakadai, Sri Yoga Narasinga Perum

  The Govt of Maharashtra has issued a list of safety protocols to follow in temples like Shirdi Saibaba, Mumbai Siddivinayak, Shri Vittal Temple, Tulja Bhavani and in other Shrines. Guidelines : Only asymptomatic passengers to be allowed entry. It is mandatory to wear face masks for all visitors. Temple authorities to thermally screen all the visitors and provide hand sanitizers. Large gatherings at temples are prohibited. Sprinkling of holy water and distribution of prasad in the temples is not allowed. Devotees won’t be allowed to touch idols and holy books. There should be a set limit on the daily number of visitors, and staggered timings to be adopted. The Shirdi Sai Baba temple and Siddhivinayak temple will allow entry only to visitors only after they book a fixed time slot through temple website. In Shirdi Sai Baba temple, a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR test result has to be shown at the entry gate. Children between 8-10 years won’t be allowed.

  Sri Prananadeswarar Swamy Temple is located at Tirumangalakudi village near Aduthurai town, Thanjavur district   in the state of Tamilnadu. Sri Prananadeswarar Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is Swayambu here. Goddess Mangalambikai is consort of Lord Shiva This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 38 th Shiva Stahalam on the Northern bank of the river Cauvery in Tamilnadu. Lord Vishnu, Brahma, Mothers Kali, Ambica, Sage Agasthya and Lord Surya are also worshipped in this temple. This temple has a 5 tier Rajagopuram. There is a Koneru named as Surya and Chandra theerthams This temple was built in 11 th Century. Best time to visit – September to March Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings – 5.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 13 kms from Kumbakonam 3 kms from Aduthurai 300 kms from Chennai 53 kms from Thanjavur Nearby Temples Kanjanoor, Sri Agneeshwarar Temple – 4 kms

  Sri Mayuranatha Swamy Temple is located at Mayiladuthurai town in the state of Tamilnadu. Sri Mayuranatha Swamy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is Swayambu here. Goddess Abayambigai is consort of Lord Shiva This temple is one of the six considered to be equal to Kashi. There are 16 lingams in this temple. Going around the temple 16 times is equivalent to undertaking a Giri Valam. This temple has a 9 tier Rajagopuram. This temple was built in 10 th Century. The temple was built 1000 years ago. Best time to visit – September to March Traditional dress is allowed for darshan. Temple Timings – 5.00 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 2 kms from Kamarajar Bus Stand 4 kms from Mayliaduturai 260 kms from Chennai Nearby Temples Tiruindalur, Sri Parimala Ranganathar Temple – 3 kms Vazhuvur, Sri Veeratteswarar Temple – 8 kms Sirkazhi, Sri Sattainathar Temple – 22 kms Sirkazhi, Sri Trivikrama Vamana Temple – 24 kms Thirukannangud

Sri Daskhina Murthy Temple is located at Govindavadi Village near Agaram in Kanchipuram district in the state of Tamilnadu. Lord Dakshinamurthy is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Here deity is more than six feet height in seating posture on a peeta. Goddess Akhilandeswari is consort of Lord Shiva This temple was built in 10 th Century Best time to visit – September to February Temple Timings – 7.00 am to 12.00 pm 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm On Thursdays 5.00 am to 1.00 pm 1.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 14 kms from Kanchipuram 65 kms from Chennai Nearby Temples Kanchipuram, Sri Kandaswamy Temple – 13 kms Kanchipuram, Sri Ulagalanda Perumal Temple – 14 kms Kanchipuram, Sri Ekambareswarar Temple – 13 kms Kanchipuram, Sri Vaikunta Perumal & Embar Temple – 21 kms Tiruputkuzhi, Sri Vijaya Raghava Perumal Temple – 19 kms

Sri Sundarnath mandir is located in the State of Bihar Sundarnath is an incarnation of Lord shiva. This temple was constructed in North Indian style. There is koneru in front of the temple. Pandavas worshipped Lord shiva here for their life and safety. They hide their astra, Shshtra under a tree before leaving for Virata. This an ancient temple, the construction date is not known. Best time to visit – October to December. Temple Timings – 6.00 am to 12.30 pm 4.00 pm to 9.00 pm How to reach the Temple 7 kms from Kursakanta 25 kms from Biratnagar Airport 24 kms from Jogbani Railway Station. 300 kms from Patna Nearby Temples Madanpur, Umga Sun Temple – 15 kms