Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal

Monday, September 29, 2014

Pazhamudircholai

Pazhamudircholai A hill covered with dense forests. One of the six important abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Lord Muruga.. The great Tamil poet and saint Avvaiyar had been tested by Lord Murugan here. ...

Thirupparankundram

Thirupparankundram Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple, one of the Arupadaiveedu, the six main abodes of Lord Muruga, the temple at Tiruparankunram offers a mystic beauty. It is carved in rock and is monstrous in size for such an architecture. According to legend it is where Lord Muruga married Deivayanai, the divine daughter of the king of heaven, Indra.. ...

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Nadhaswaram

Nadhaswaram The Nadaswaram is one of the most popular classical musical instruments in Tamil Nadu and as well as South India... In South Indian Hindu culture, the nadaswaram is considered to be very auspicious, and it is a key musical instrument played in almost all Hindu weddings and temples of the South Indian tradition.It is part of the family of instruments known as mangala vadya (mangala ["auspicious"], vadya ["instrument"]). The instrument...

Valvil Ori

Valvil Ori festival The Ori festival was celebrated atop Kolli Hills. The  Tamil Nadu State Government has been organising the annual festival since 1975. The festival was named after King Ori, fondly known as ‘Valvil Ori’ for his expertise in using the bow and arrow. He was also remembered for his generosity. More than 1,000 varieties of flowers were on display at the annual flower show..More than 80 archers from 10 disticts participatedin...

Tiruchengode

Tiruchengode The Arthanareeswarar Temple Ardhanareeswarar, one of the 64 manifestations of Shiva, representing the unity of Shiva and Parvati, Tiruchengode is located in Namakkal district, south of Salem district and east of Erode district. his ancient hill temple according to the inscriptions on the walls must have been built about 2000 years ago. This is one of the ancient Saiva kshetras of unparalleled spiritual significance and legendary importance....

Namakkal

Namakkal The Rock Fort in Namakkal  is a Special feature of the town. in Tamil Naaddu.. Namakkal Rock Fort Namakkal Anjaneyar Shri Kailasanathar Temple, Rasipuram Kolli Hills Kolli Hills   is    a   major   mountain    range  and   is  an   outliner  of  the  Eastern Ghats.. There are three reserved...