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4. Thirunanthi Karai: Sri Mahadevar Temple
The temple architecture is based on Kerala style. A rock cut temple is located nearby the temple. The rock cut temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). But it was like a blessing in one way because we could visit the rock-cut temple on the southern side of this temple in scenic natural beauty and charm. This cave temple symbolises the ancient
Rishis' lived there and spirtual activities were conducted. This malayalam libi-
written in the rock shows the age of the temple around 800 AD.
The Nanthikeeswarar temple is also built in Kerala style amidst a rich forest
like vegetation. The temple dates back to Imperial Cholas. Surrounding the sanctum sanctorum are the exquisite wooden depictions of Dashavathara episodes.On the southern side there is a rock-cut temple. Mahadevar's
thirupadam is cited there and daily worshipping is going on.
Specialities: Valuable Archaeological carvings, Designs.
Theertham : Sunai theertham.
Great saints visited : Vyagrapadhar
Main Festivals Shivaratri,Thiruvadhirai
Location: Situvated: 8 miles from Thirparappu
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5.Ponmanai:Ponmanai Sri Theembileshvarar temple
The Deity here was discovered by a Dalit called Dimbilan. Hence the Lord is called Dimbilanrar. Here the roof contains the NavaGrahas (Nine planets). The temple received grants and was served by Pandya kings. There is a dam bulit by Pandyas called Pandya Dam near the temple.
It is said that a shepherd by name TheembilAdhipan when cutting grass for the calfs, was shocked to note the outpouring blood from a stone. When he removed the covering bushes, he saw a self-appeared lingam (swayambhu). Later the temple was built up the Chozha and pANdiya kings. This temple is one in the shivAlaya Ottam temples.
God : Thimbileshwarar
Theertham : ThamiraparaNi river
Great saints visited : vyAgrapAdhar
History:Specialities:
Situated on the bank of river thAmiraparaNi facing east. The Sactum is round in shape. The nine planets are carved nicely on the roof of the Nandhi Mantapam.
Location: Situvated: 5 miles from Kulachekaram on the way to ChuruLakodu.
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6.Pannipaham: Pannippagam Sri Krathamurthi temple
Here the Lord is in the form of Sri Kirathaka Murthi - Tribal Lord. The related legend speaks of MahaDeva blessing Arjuna with Pasupathasastra (missile of the Lord of the animals) and also slaying a demon who took the form of wildboar. The name of the village itself means pig (Panni=Pantri). True enough wild boar menace is a problem farmers in this part of Kanyakumari district face. The temple is surrounded by lush green fields of not only rice but also different varieties of greens and tubers.
God : Kiratamurti
Theertham : Kulam
Great saints visited : Vyagrapadhar
History: This temple is one in the shivAlaya Ottam temples.
Specialities:There is an abode for bhairavar in the north-east corner of the temple.
Location: Situvated: 6 kms from Thuckalay on the way to ChuruLakodu.
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The temple architecture is based on Kerala style. A rock cut temple is located nearby the temple. The rock cut temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). But it was like a blessing in one way because we could visit the rock-cut temple on the southern side of this temple in scenic natural beauty and charm. This cave temple symbolises the ancient
Rishis' lived there and spirtual activities were conducted. This malayalam libi-
written in the rock shows the age of the temple around 800 AD.
The Nanthikeeswarar temple is also built in Kerala style amidst a rich forest
like vegetation. The temple dates back to Imperial Cholas. Surrounding the sanctum sanctorum are the exquisite wooden depictions of Dashavathara episodes.On the southern side there is a rock-cut temple. Mahadevar's
thirupadam is cited there and daily worshipping is going on.
Specialities: Valuable Archaeological carvings, Designs.
Theertham : Sunai theertham.
Great saints visited : Vyagrapadhar
Main Festivals Shivaratri,Thiruvadhirai
Location: Situvated: 8 miles from Thirparappu
--oo0oo--
5.Ponmanai:Ponmanai Sri Theembileshvarar temple
The Deity here was discovered by a Dalit called Dimbilan. Hence the Lord is called Dimbilanrar. Here the roof contains the NavaGrahas (Nine planets). The temple received grants and was served by Pandya kings. There is a dam bulit by Pandyas called Pandya Dam near the temple.
It is said that a shepherd by name TheembilAdhipan when cutting grass for the calfs, was shocked to note the outpouring blood from a stone. When he removed the covering bushes, he saw a self-appeared lingam (swayambhu). Later the temple was built up the Chozha and pANdiya kings. This temple is one in the shivAlaya Ottam temples.
God : Thimbileshwarar
Theertham : ThamiraparaNi river
Great saints visited : vyAgrapAdhar
History:Specialities:
Situated on the bank of river thAmiraparaNi facing east. The Sactum is round in shape. The nine planets are carved nicely on the roof of the Nandhi Mantapam.
Location: Situvated: 5 miles from Kulachekaram on the way to ChuruLakodu.
--oo0oo--
6.Pannipaham: Pannippagam Sri Krathamurthi temple
Here the Lord is in the form of Sri Kirathaka Murthi - Tribal Lord. The related legend speaks of MahaDeva blessing Arjuna with Pasupathasastra (missile of the Lord of the animals) and also slaying a demon who took the form of wildboar. The name of the village itself means pig (Panni=Pantri). True enough wild boar menace is a problem farmers in this part of Kanyakumari district face. The temple is surrounded by lush green fields of not only rice but also different varieties of greens and tubers.
God : Kiratamurti
Theertham : Kulam
Great saints visited : Vyagrapadhar
History: This temple is one in the shivAlaya Ottam temples.
Specialities:There is an abode for bhairavar in the north-east corner of the temple.
Location: Situvated: 6 kms from Thuckalay on the way to ChuruLakodu.
--oo0oo--
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