Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
Adi Puram (July-August)
Puram is the special star for Goddess Sakti. There is a Legendre grading this festival in Hinduism. Goddess Parvati was said to have taken birth on this earth to make this earth flourish and prosper in all aspects. Adipuram, falling on a Friday, is considered to be especially auspicious.[1] This festival is celebrated in all Hindu temples of South India. On this day, special abhisheka is done and offerings are made to Amman in the Adavalleswarar temple on large scale.