What is Thiruvalangadu temple famous for?
The Vataranyeshwarar temple in Thiruvalangadu, near Thiruvallur, is a shrine steeped in history and religion. This peaceful village was once a dense forest of banyan trees as indicated by the Tamil name Thiru-Alam-Kadu and by the Sanskrit name of the presiding deity Vataranyeshwarar (God of the banyan forest).
What is Anbilplates?
Sundara Chola, Raja Raja Chola’s father, issued the Anbil plates. The largest number of copper plates were issued by Rajendra Chola, son of Raja Raja Chola. “These copper plates, therefore, are a treasure-house of history of the period,” said Dr. Nagaswamy.
Which is the capital of Chola dynasty?
Thanjavur
Thanjavur became the capital of the Imperial Chola Dynasty.
Who were Muvendavelan?
Muvendavelan was a promienent military officer of Chola empire ,he was known for his generous donation to various temples where he was deployed by the ruler.
Who revived the later Chola dynasty?
Later Cholas (1070–1279) Virarajendra Chola’s son, Athirajendra Chola, was assassinated in a civil disturbance in 1070, and Kulothunga Chola I, the son of Ammanga Devi and Rajaraja Narendra, ascended the Chola throne. Thus began the Later Chola dynasty.
Where is the Shiva temple in Thiruvalangadu located?
This sacred Shaivite temple is dedicated to Shiva and lies in Thiruvalangadu, 17 kilometers away from Thiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. This temple is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and the 15th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. This temple is one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where all Moovars have contributed their pathigams.
Which is the auspicious place to worship in Thiruvalangadu?
The Thiruvalangadu temple, the Mukthi Theertham (the temple’s tank) and Vada Badhrakali temple are considered very auspicious. The order in which the devotees should worship here is – first by taking a dip in the Mukthi Theertham]
Which is the nearest railway station to Thiruvalangadu?
Thiruvalangadu is a village in Tamil Nadu, India . Thiruvalangadu is a village on the western suburbs of Chennai. The railway station is located on the Chennai-Arakkonam Route, the penultimate station before Arakkonam. Sri Vadaranyeswarar Temple is situated at a distance of 5 km from the station.
Where is Sri Vadaranyeswarar Temple in Tamil Nadu?
Sri Vadaranyeswarar Temple in Thiruvalangadu. It is Ratna Sabai, one of the 5 majestic cosmic dance halls of Lord Shiva. It is about 70 KM from Chennai. It is midway between Tiruvallur and Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu. It is an ancient temple.