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Worship at Tiruparankundram, First Padaiveedu of Lord Murugan

Arulmigu Subrahmanya Swami Tirparankundram

Tiruparankundram’s worship practices are rooted in both Vedic traditions and Tamil folk practices, making it a unique site for religious and spiritual observances.

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Adiyar 2023-09-152023-09-15 Bhaktas, Cinema, Feature Articles, Festivals, Galleries, Iconography, Research, Sanskrit, Scriptures, Temples, Thai Pusam, தமிழ் Read more

150 Years of Murugan Bhakti in Mauritius

Bala Soopramaniar Kovil has steadily established itself as an ‘iconic’ pilgrimage site within the local Tamil community and its might has extended beyond the waters of the Indian Ocean.

Bala Soopramaniar Kovil has steadily established itself as an ‘iconic’ pilgrimage site within the local Tamil community and its might has extended beyond the waters of the Indian Ocean.

Adiyar 2023-04-132023-04-13 Feature Articles, Research, Temples Read more

Temples visited by Arunagirinathar

Places visited by Saint Arunagirinathar

Map of temples visited by Saint Arunagirinathar across South India and Lanka.

Adiyar 2022-11-032022-11-03 Bhaktas, Scriptures, Temples Read more

Tiruchendur Murugan, Lord of Infinite Grace

Śrī Subrahmanya Swami Devasthanam, Tiruchendur

Tiruchendur temple, built by Visvakarma, is considered one of the most important pilgrim centres of Tamil Nadu.

V.S. Krishnan 2021-11-242021-11-24 Feature Articles, Temples Read more
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