Tiru Indalur: 9 kms. from Mayuram. A small village having a Vishnu temple dedicated to Parimala Ranganatha. It was believed for many centuries that the idol was made of brick and mortar. Recently, it was found out that the original idol is in fact made of beautiful green granite stone,… Continue reading
Tirucadavoor: 18 kms. from Mayuram. There is an ancient Shiva temple at this place which is associated with the life of Markandeya. The Lord is known as Amrithachaleshwarar and the goddess is called Abhirami Amman. A special feature of this temple is in the Shanku Mantapam (hall of conches) where… Continue reading
Vallar: 8 kms. from Mayuram. A sacred place situated amidst beautiful natural surroudings has a Shiva shrine dedicated to Vathaneshwarar and his divine consort known as Gnanambika. A subsidiary shrine has Dakshinamurthy which attracts large number of devotees. Some of the bronze idols are excellent specimens of the art. Continue reading
Vazhuvur: 10 kms. from Mayuram. One of the eight Veerattams. the village has the Shiva temple dedicated to Veerateshwura. Said to be as famous as Chidambaram, the dance hall is called Gana Sabha. Noted for Bharacanatyam from the ancient times, great exponents of the art hailed frorr this place. The… Continue reading
Lord Shiva is represented as Mayuranatheshwarar and Goddess Parvati as Abhayambika. It is said that Parvati manifested herself in the form of Mayura or Pea-hen and worshipped Shiva. A bath in the river Cauvery which flows near this town, in the month of Tula is considered very sacred. The temple… Continue reading