My Holiday Vacations since 20th August 2000

Friday, October 8, 2010

Vallakottai Murugan

1200 years old temple has the history on its own. A king named “Bahiradha” who reigned the place “Salamkondapuram” which was situated in the country “Illanchi”, constructed the temple at Vallakottai, which was once known by the name “Kodai Nagar”.Saint Dhurvasaka instructed him to follow “Virutham” on fridays, and to worship Lord Muruga who is dwelling under “Padhiri (one of the variety) Mango Tree” with Goddess Valli and Deivannai.The temple tank (Thirukulam) that is facing the temple contains the fresh & cool water, which is so called by the name of “Vajra Theertham” (Holy water) related to the widely accepted myth, which says that, Indhra (Leader of Devas) who created the temple tank with the help of his “Vajrayudham”. Devotees believe that bathing in the temple tank and worshipping Lord Muruga by chanting Six-letter mantra will make them to get divine blessings.

SPECIALITY OF THE DEITY IDOL

Sri Subramaniya Swamy with His wives Goddess Valli and Deivannai with the name of “Sri Kodaiyandavar”, fulfills the desire of his devotees with his majestic posture, possessed with the blessings on its own.

Address:
A/M. SUBRAMANIYA SWAMY TEMPLE
Vallakkottai
Sri Perumbudur Taluk, Kanchipuram- 602 105.
Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone : 04111-272225.

E-mail : vallakkottaimurugan@sancharnet.in

Manu Temple , Old Manali

Manu Temple is one of the main tourist attractions in Manali.. Its in Old Manali region and connected with main market through a road which passes through Manali Community Center. The temple is dedicated to the Indian sage Manu who is said to be the creator of the world and the writer of Manusmriti.This temple is considered as only Manu temple on earth.Its made up of Wood and stone and marble is used for flooring.

Hadimba Temple - Manali , Himachal Pradesh

Built in 1533, the temple is dedicated to Hadimba, wife of Bhim, one of the Pandava brothers. Its believed that she meditated here, so the temple was constructed in her honour. Photography is prohibited inside the temple, there is no idol only footprints of Hadimba on a stone. Huge footprints too, make you want to believe that mythological figures were huge in size! It had a four-tiered pagoda shaped roof with intricately carved woodwork of mythological figures at the entrance.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The 12th day from Ganesh Chathurthi In kangra - Himachal Pradesh

Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated for ten days long and all the devotees gather in the community ganesh pandals for the celebration every day. These Pandals are grandly decorated and does look no less than a beutiful film set. The Pandal is decorated for the Pooja and half of it is arranged for sitting arrangements, feasting and celebrations of the devotees.

The making of Pandals begins a day before the festival. Pandal needs a place where it cannot be disturbed in any way, which it is beautifully decorated but it wiil be a temporary shelter for ten days celebrations. Pandals entire cost for arrangement is done by the community donations.

Making of Pandals, as per the pre-decided plans that, people will use bamboo poles, wooden planks and colorful curtains, fresh flowers for enhance the beauty of the Pandal. It has now become a fashion to set Pooja Pandals can be decorated by lights of multiple colors, flowers and several such artificiary items, card board as side walls, mats, pillows for Ganesh and more for the lord.

The Bhagsunag temple - Bhagsu Village, HP

Bhagsu Nag temple is in Bhagsu Village about a km from McCleodganj. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has great historical significance. About seven streams, like miniature waterfalls flow here and these are considered holy with cleansing properties by devotees. A freshwater spring also flows through the temple and bathing in its waters is considered a spiritual experience in itself. The village of Bhagsu is originally a tribal Gaddi village.