The church looks like fish. In Greek language the meaning of fish is “IXQEO” In Greek, “Ichthus” implies the son of God “Jesus Christ” so the church has been built in such a way that it represents the son of God in fish shape. The Bell tower has been built like praying hands. It is…
Madurai is known for famous South Indian Food. Idli, Cryspy Dosa and Aroma of Coffee is classic example of famous food items available at Madurai. Cotton Seed Milk (Known as Paruthi Pal) is made up of soaked cotton seed and other Indian natural items. This is good for health.
The Present Ramakrishna Math at Madurai was affiliated in the year 1987 by Ramakrishna Math, Belur, Howrah (near Kolkata), West Bengal. The new temple was consecrated in the year 1998. And, it is only after this, that the Religious, Educational, Medical and other Welfare Activities slowly began to expand. Madurai Centre: Sri Ramakrishna Math Reserve…
The Present Ramakrishna Math at Madurai was affiliated in the year 1987 by Ramakrishna Math, Belur, Howrah (near Kolkata), West Bengal. The new temple was consecrated in the year 1998. And, it is only after this, that the Religious, Educational, Medical and other Welfare Activities slowly began to expand. Madurai Centre: Sri Ramakrishna Math Reserve…
The temple is situated on a hill amidst panoramic surroundings. Vishnu temple and the deity is called by name “Azhagar” It has other names like, Solaimalai, Southern Thiruppathi, Thirumalirum Solai Azhagar, is believed to be the brother of Meenakshi, the presiding deity at the Meenakshi temple. The festival calendars of these two temples overlap during…
Jegat Maha Guru Gnanavallal Paranjothi Mahan was born on May 2, 1903 at 8.30 pm in a small village in Kansapuram, part of Virudhunagar district, Srivilliputhur in Tamil Nadu. On Nov 11, 1911 at 11:00 am he witnessed a public celebration in his native place which kindled the desire to see God. His longing for…
Bhagavan Shri Ramana Maharishi born in Tiruchuzhi on 30th Dec 1879. lived in this house and had his schoolings in the high school during 1892-96. In july 1896, while sitting in the upstairs from of this house, he experienced an unmistakable fear of death. In a flash, he realized that death was only for the…
Arulmigu Koodal Azhagar Perumal Temple is considered to be one of the ancient Vishnu temples in South India. It is dedicated to God Vishnu. It is believed to have been built by Vishwa Karma.(The lord of creation) God is Sundararaja Perumal and Goddess Maduravalli Nachiar. This is one among the 108 Vaishnavite Shrines.It is…
Thiruvathavur This Shiva temple is located 25 kms from Madurai and 15 kms. from Othakkadi. The presiding deities of this temple are Shiva and Parvathi. It is the birthplace of the famous poet Manikkavasagar.
Thirumohur Kalamegaperumal Temple This is a hindu temple near Melur, Madurai district. The temple is one of the “108 divya desams”(Pilgrimage centres), and is located 12 km north-east of Madurai. Chakkarathalwar: Sudarsanar (Chakkarathalwar) armed with 16 weapons is embedded in chakra (wheel), the idol bears holy mantra letters. This is the only temple where Sudarsanar…