Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

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Kalahasteeswarar Temple, Karisulndamangalam, Thirunelveli Kalahasteeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Karisulndamangalam Village near Cheranmahadevi in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. On 16.09.2007, under the auspices of the Swati Nakshatram, a Kumbabishekam was performed after completing the renovation works related with this temple. This temple is considered to be Rahu and Kethu Parihara Sthalam. Legends Once upon a time, in the Sathas of Brahma, at Sathya Loka, Durvasa Maha Rishi chanted the Vedas; at a certain point, he erred in swara and goddess Saraswathi laughed. Durvasa became angry and cursed Saraswathi, deeming that she should born as a human being, live for 64 years and teach 64 arts. Brahma informed Durvasa that his curse had resulted in loss of benefits from his penance and he could get back the same by taking bath in the holy rivers in the Earth. Durvasa came to Earth, bathed in rivers Ganges and Yamuna and then reached Kalahasthi (located in pr...

Tadipatri Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple : God and Goddess : Bugga Ramalingeswara swamy Location : Tadipatri Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple Tadipatri (Town), Padamatigeri(Area), Anantapur district Anantapur district-515411 Andhrapradesh Timings : 07:00 AM to 08:30 PM Temple History : Tadipatri is a newly industrialized town in Anantapur district. This town also Known as Bhaskara Kshetra. The area is a forest fulfill of palm trees(Taati Vruksham). So it is called as Tadipatri. Tadipatri Situated on the bank of pennar river. The Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Temple was built by Thimmanayakudu and Ramalinga Nayakudu in the 16th century. The temple reflects the beautiful and marvelous architecture. The Completion of the temple takes 21years of duration. Here a secret tunnel to Tirupati but it was closed now. According to local legend, Parasurama performed penance here. On the walls of the temple, we can watch Shiva Purana. There is also Ramayana and Mahabharatha sculptures illustrated. ...

Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple - Part 2, Architecture, Festival, and Satyagraha  Did you know that the Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple of Treta Yuga times, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has a closed western door linked to a tragic incident of death of a Namboodri priest by snake bite due to his wilful desecration of the naiyvedyam offering to the God? The Vaikom Sree Mahadeva Temple in the Vaikom town in the northwestern part of the Kottayam district of Kerala, a lakeside town situated in the banks of the Vembanad lake, the citadel of orthodoxy and casteiem, also known as Thekkan Kashi (Southern Kashi), is a typical example of the Kerala style of temple architecture with a Srikovil (sanctum sanctorum) housing one of the three Shiva Lingas gifted by Shiva to an asura called Khara; the other two Lingas were consecrated in the Kaduthuruthy and Ethumanoor temples nearby. However, the credit for building the temple at Vaikom initially goes to Lord Parasurama during Treta Yuga though in its present...

Raja's Seat, Coorg Did you know that the Raja's Seat in Coorg district of Karnataka is a small square shaped open structure built on hill at a spot on the cliffs of Western Ghats mountain range which the Haleri Kings and the Queens of Kodagu (Coorg) frequented to enjoy the spectaculur sunset views seean amidst the lush green valleys and gorges, in the evenings? The Raja's Seat meaning "Seat of the King" in Coorg district of Karnataka is a small square shaped open structure built with four pillars and arches on hill at a spot on the cliffs of Western Ghats mountain range. It was built by the Haleri Kings of Kodugu (now also known as Coorg) to witness and enjoy the spectacularly vibrant scenes of sunset amidst lush green valleys and gorges. As it was constantly used by the Raja's of Coorg it was named as "Raja's Seat". The surroundings of this Pargola structure has been further beautified with flower gardens, fountains, odd statues of animals...