Showing posts with label Bay of Bengal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bay of Bengal. Show all posts

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Mahabalipuram



Mahabalipuram is exactly located proximity to the shoreline of Bay of Bengal. It is situated inside the district of Tamil Nadu. This place is used as the best and eminent as the sea port in the period of seventh and tenth centuries in the Pallava dynasty. 

This place considered as the second capital of Pallavas. It was initially named behind the rude, cruel, and arrogant emperor Mahabali who was killed in the time of a fierce battle by Lord Vishnu at that location. It was named near the people more out of thankfulness for the heartless king was killed there than out of admiration upon his death for his leadership.

In the period of Pallavas, the initial procedure for the art and architecture were established. Mahabalipuram is the place where the king tried and then exhibited their new artistic and architectural creations. As an effect, the region is overflowing with rock cut caves and numerous temples.  

Of course, this region is frequently referred to as an open museum. Some of the shrines are even carved out of one mammoth rock somewhat than basically structured out of rock. Ever since the prosperity of the Pallavas was not at all flaunted and therefore the temples are well preserved.

The structural design is not the only famous for tourists in this city. The region is also nestled in an especially remarkable setting. Good-looking white sandy shorelines are plenteous and the casuarinas trees seen abundance there. Mahabalipuram is also called for affording a fantastic shopping understanding. 

Keywords: Chennai, Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu district, architectural design

Sunday, 27 May 2012

Tiruchendur Shrine



Tiruchendur temple is partaking of Thiruchendur Taluk, which eminent for Lord Murugan Temple along the shoreline. The tides of this place reach from Bay of Bengal. Tiruchendur temple is one of the six shrines of God Muruga named here as Senthil Andavar. It is the most popular pilgrims not only in Tamil Nadu but all around the world. 

The shrine is completely enclosed with divine feel that every one can observe to the fragrance of Lord Muruga, most of them specifies as Tamil God. The sea shore, located near the temple, describes the nature beauty. It has been recognized by the Tamil Sangam Period effort of Tirumurugatruppadai and also via 83 Tiruppugazh hymns of Arunagirinathar.

All the abodes (Aruadai Vedu) of Lord Muruga are located at the top of the hills except Tiruchendur, which situated near sea shore. This place is connected by train and bus from both Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Taking bath in this divine sea shore is the main activity of the devotees those who visit this place. 

The important festivals celebrated in this are

  • Brahmothsavam ( Febtuary to March)
  • Vasanthosavam for ten days
  • Visaka Visakam (May – June)
  • Skandha Sashti(October – November)
  • Maha Utsavams called Aavanipperunthirunaal and Maasipperunthirunaal
  • Maasi festival (January – February)

Keywords: Muruga, pilgrimage, Bay of Bengal, Tamil Nadu, temples, holy places, sea shore, lord, divine 

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