Monday, May 2, 2011

Chola temples: A picture log: Ettukudi and Tiruvaymur


These are typical temples of the south. Ettukudi and Tiruvaymur are near Nagai (or more current reference - Thirukkuvalai - Birthplace of Mr. Karunanidhi). Ettukudi is a very beautiful Murugan temple.

From 201104_VaitheeswaranKoil

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Here is a pic of the Idumban and Kadamban temple - local village gods.

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Thirvaymur is one of the saptha vitankas and has a beautiful tank opposite the temple.
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The above are the 4 saints - Appar, Sundarar, Manickavasgar and Thirugnanasambandar at Tiruvaymur

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