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pallavas and their connection to chennai a tele written in temples

 To start with this blog let me first tell you about the pallavas they are a historical empire famed for their form of architecture unlike the cholas who are known for crafting large forms of temples the pallavas specified in more of art and many different carvings in any temple based on its size and form of the deity present in the temple such is their contributions to chennai a bustling city that has a connection to the pallavas for example there is a small town called mahabalipuram which is very close to chennai  it is known for its coast especially the famous shore temple that is present over there and many rock carvings dedicated to the great emperor mahendravarman.  1. T hiruvallikeni parthasarathy temple : This place is located near triplicane which is the english name for this place it is located near the famous  marina beach that is located in chennai known for this famous temple this temple is famed for its pallava architecture and the beautiful carvings de...

TRANSITIONING OF TIME WHEN PALLAVAS MET CHOLAS

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There are numerous temples that are there in Kanchipuram that have the architectural values of both chola heritage and Pallava heritage filled with numerous sculptures and artistic value carved In the walls of each temple in Kanchi Puram take for example the kailasanathar temple it is located in the town of Kanchipuram famous for its carvings and architecture  Built by the cholas and maintained by the Pallavas While some of them built by Pallavas and maintained by the cholas.  1. Ekambareshwar temple   It is a temple that is located in the town of Kanchipuram that is known to be related to the element of earth basically the temple was built by the Pallava empire then it was beautified by the cholas and also the temple is filled with many carvings and also its famous for its carvings and the fact that it is said that this temple is a marvel of Pallava architecture in fact many people tend to visit this and so many other temples built by the pallavas and beautified by ...

Ancient Temples of Tamilnadu from Chola Heartlands to the Fires of Lingothbavar a popular avatar of lord shiva

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TEMPLES THAT I VISITED NEAR TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, KUMBAKONAM, AND THIRUVANNAMALAI 1. THANJAVUR brihadeeswara temple Tamil Nadu is home to many magnificent temples, each with its unique architecture, deities, and historical significance. Among all the temples I visited, I was particularly fascinated by the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, also known as Thanjai Periya Kovil . "The temple’s sculptures are breathtaking and truly marvelous. It was built by Raja Raja Chola." "Another incredible temple is the Airavateswarar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is renowned for its intricate architecture, particularly the unique staircase that produces musical notes corresponding to different ragas. It holds both historical and artistic significance, much like the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple built by Rajendra Chola." this is a picture of me standing beside the nandi of the famous brihadeshwara temple also known as the thanjai periya koil 2. SARANGAPANI TEMP...

"The Pandyas" a heritage made in stone and temple carvings

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Madurai is home to several famous temples, the most renowned being the Meenakshi Amman Temple . The goddess Meenakshi is considered the most significant deity of Madurai. According to the Periya Puranam , a part of Tamil literature, the beauty of Goddess Meenakshi is described in great detail, portraying her as an avatar of  Devi parvati . It is also believed that Lord Shiva himself came to Madurai and married Goddess Meenakshi here and assumed the title of Sundara Pandyan. The temple is widely known for its stunning architecture and the sacred Pond of Golden Lotuses . Apart from the Meenakshi Amman Temple, other significant temples near Madurai include Kal Azhagar Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is considered as one of the divyadesams and Thirupparankundram and Pazhamudircholai , both dedicated to Lord Muruga. These two Murugan temples are part of the Aarupadai Veedu , a set of six sacred temples where Lord Muruga is believed to have performed various divine feats as i hav...