Sri Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam, Sri Someswaran Temple, Kudanthai Karonam, Sri Nageswaran Temple, Kudanthai Keezh Kottam, Sri Thenupuriswarar Temple, Patteeswaram, Sri Sakthi Vaneswarar Temple, Thirusakthimutram, Sri Someswarar Temple, Pazhayarai Vada Thali, Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple, Avoor Pasupatheeswaram, Sri Mullaivananathar Temple / Garbarakshambigai Temple, Thirukkarugavur, Sri Mahalingeswarar / Mahalinga Swamy Temple, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thenkurangaduthurai Temple Sri Apathsahayeswarar Temple, Aduthurai, In and around Kumbakonam - Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.

16th July 2012. 

Planned to have darshan of Paadal Petra Shiva sthalangal in and around  Kumbakonam. One by one the temples added to 36 Temples   in my list. So I arranged the list in to different bus routes  so that I can complete the darshan of temples in one route.

TEMPLES IN THE BUS ROUTE KUMBAKONAM TO THIRUKKARRUKAVUR &  PAPANASAM

142	ThiruvalamChuzhi	ThiruvalamChuzhi	Sri Karpatheeswarar
141	Pszhayarai	Pazhayaarai Vada thali	Sri Somanathar
140	Patteechuram	Patteeswaram	Sri Patteeswarar
139		Sakthi Mutram
138	Aavoorpasupatheeswaram	Aavoor	Sri Pasupatheeswarar
137	Thirunallur	Thirunallur	Sri Panchavarneeswarar
136	Thurpalaithurai	Thurpalaithurai	Sri Paalaivaneswarar
135	Thirkkarukaavur	Thirkkarukaavur	Sri Karpapureeswarar

TEMPLES IN THE BUS ROUTE KUMBAKONAM TO THIRUVAIYARU

98	Kottaiyur	Kottaiyur	Sri Kotteswarar
99	Innambur	Innambur	Sri Ezhutharinathar
100	Thirupurambiyam	Thirupurambiyam	Sri Sakshinatheswarar
101	ThiruVijayamangai	ThiruVijayamangai	Sri Vijayanathar
102	Thiruvaikavur	Thiruvaikavur	Sri Viswavaneswarar

TEMPLES IN THE BUS ROUTE KUMBAKONAM TO MAYILADUTHURAI

147	Thiruvidaimaruthur	Thiruvidaimaruthur	Sri Mahalingeswarar
148	Thenkurangaduthurai	Aduthurai	Sri Aabathsahayeswarar

  

TEMPLES IN KUMBAKONAM CITY.

143	Kuda mookku	Kumbakonam	Sri Kumbeswarar
144	Kudanthai Keezhil Kottam	Kumbakonam	Sri Nageswarar
145	Kudanthai Kaaronam	Kumbakonam	Sri Somesar

14-07-2012 - SATURDAY

As usual started from Chennai on 13^th Friday July 2012, night and reached Kumbakonam around 4.30 Hrs. Stayed in Hotel MSM Lodge near Bus stand. 

Started my journey first  to the three temple in Kumbakonam city,  Sri Adi Kumbeswarar, Sri Someswarar and Sri Nageswarar which are very near to each other. Returned to bus stand and  board the city bus to Patteeswaram. Went to  Sakthi mutram Shiva temple, which is in  adjacent road to Sri Patteeswarar temple. The Pazhayarai Vadathali is about 3 KM  fro Patteeswaram and there is no proper bus facility  took an auto for to and fro.  From Patteeswaram boarded a bus to Avoor Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple and from there went to Thirukarukavur by Kumbakonam to Thanjavur bus.  To have the darshan before closure of the temple at Thirukarukavur  went through and auto to the temple. On return  I had to walk  for about 1 km from temple to the bus stand and waited for about 2 hours to get a bus to Kumbakonam.

After noon went to Thiruvidaimaruthur and from there went to Aduthurai ( Thenkurangaduthurai (Aduthurai)) through Kumbakonam to Chidambaram bus and return to Kumbakonam around 20.00 Hrs.

143/ 26. SRI ADI KUMBESWARAR TEMPLE, THIRU KUDAMOOKKU - KUMBAKONAM

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The temple is centre of Kumbakonam city near Potramarai kulam. This is the 143^rd Thevaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 26^th sthalam on south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar and Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Adi Kumbeswarar, Sri Amuthesuwarar
Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai

Some of the Important features of this temple are....
The temple is facing east with a 9 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Rishabam ( Rishabam is little big and beautiful ) and balipeedam are under the recent period Mandapam after the Rajagopuram. There is a 3 tier second level Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and ardha mandapam. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum. Moolavar is made of sand with a golden cover in inclined position. No abhishekam and punuku is applied. Ambal is in a separate sannadhi facing south.

There are about 14 theerthams. Architecture is beautiful and some of the images are damaged. Hindu deities are in the Mandapa niches and over the mandapam parapet wall.

Unfinished Rajagopuram  is called as mottai gopuram is a land mark for the temple.

HOW TO REACH :

Private Town buses are available from bus stand & Govt bus route nos - 11,12, 14, 15, 25, 29, 48, & 61 

The temple is very near to potramarai kulam.
Land mark is  Mottai Gopuram.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Land line number is +91 435 242 0276

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

                                       

( Stucco images on the wall )

( The unfinished Rajagopuram - The famous mottai gopuram in Kumbakonam )

( The Rajagopuram view from inside )

( Temple entrance gopuram with mandapam )

145/ 28. SRI SOMESWARAN TEMPLE, KUDANTHAI KARONAM

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The temple is situated near Potramarai kulam in centre of Kumbakonam city. This is the 145^th  Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 28^th Shiva sthalam on the south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Someswaran,  Sri Sikesar, Sri Somanathar

Consort      : Sri Somasundari, Sri Thenar Mozhiyal

Some of the important  features of the temples are.....

The Temple is facing east with 5 tier Rajagopuram which is kept locked and entrance is from road side. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Rishabam are in front of the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. A Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and durgai. Ambal in a separate sannadhi with Vesara Vimanam.

In prakaram Sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar and Navagrahas.

It is believed that during Maha sankara period Lord Shiva unified all the athma  with him. Hence the place is Karonam.

HOW TO REACH : 

Private town buses are available from Kumbakonam bus terminus   Govt bus route nos - 11,12, 14, 15, 25, 29, 48, & 61  .

On the side of Potramarai kulam.

Land mark Mottai Gopuram

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Land line number is +91 435 243 0349

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

Rajagopuram - Main entrance is closed in normal days 

( Moolavar vimanam with Chandikeswarar Sannadhi ) 

  ( Main rajagopuram - kept locked )

144/27. SRI NAGESWARAN TEMPLE,  KUDANTHAI KEELKOTTAM, KUMBAKONAM.

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This is the 114^th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 27^th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Nageswaran, Sri Naganathar

Consort      : Sri Birukandha Nayagi, Sri Periya Nayaki

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are before sanctum entrance arch. Sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. In Koshtam Dakshinamurthy and Arthanareeswarar. A Vesara vimana is on the sanctum.

A Separate temple like sannadhi for Ambal with sanctum, artha mandapam and Vesara Vimanam. A Separate sannadhi for Vinayagar, Valli devasena Subramaniyar and Padai Vetti Amman.

Nataraja saba is called as perambalam, in the shape of ratham. stone wheels on both sides and 2 horses and 4 elephants statues  in pulling posture.

It was learned that Padagacheri Sri Ramalinga Swamigal  done kumbabishekam during the year 1923 through begging in the streets  with chembu hanging from his neck. His stucco image is on the inner side of the east Rajagopuram 1^st level.

HOW TO REACH : 

Private Town buses are available from Bus stand up to Uchi Pillayar Koil.  From there, walk-able distance.

On Kaliamman Koil street, near Sri Someswara Temple.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

Land line number is +91 435 243 0386

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( North side Rajagopuram )

( Moolavar vimanam - Part of the Gajabirushta vimanam is made of stone )

Natarajar mandapam is in the ratham / Chariot, shape two horses and 4 elephants pulling 

Entrance arch with Stucco images 

( Another view of Rajagopuram - Please see that at first tier centre Stucco image of Sri Padagacheri Ramalinga swamigal who is the instrumental for construction of this Rajagopuram  with a Chembu / pot  hanging from his neck ) 

140/ 23. SRI THENUPURISWARAR TEMPLE / Sri Dhenupureeswarar Temple, PATTEESWARAM

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This is the 140^th Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 23rd sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Patteechurar, Sri Dhenupureeswarar

Consort      : Sri Gnanambigai, Sri Palvalainayagi.

Some of the important features of this temple are.....

The Temple is facing east with 7 tier Rajagopuram on the south side. Vinayagar Sannadhi, Dwajasthambam and balipedam are after the south side Rajagopuram. Rishabam and balipeedam are not in line with moolavar. There is also another 5 tier Rajagopuram on the south side of sanctum sanctorum. Before the sanctum sanctorum is the temple tank. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam and a maha mandapam. Lord shiva gave Muthu Pandal  in this temple. In Koshtam, Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai. Big size stucco image Dwarapalakas entrance of artha mandapam.

Bhairavar is beautifully chiseled, worth to see the beauty. In maha mandapam moortham for Govindha Dheekshithar  and his wife who had done thiruppani.

A Separate sannadhi for Ambal with sanctum and artha mandapam.

Kamadhenu worshiped Lord Shiva, bas-relief is in stone pillar.

There is separate Sri Durgai Amman Temple for which importance is given. This is on the east side entrance of Rajagopuram of 5 tiers.

HOW TO REACH :

It is on the way to Kumbakonam to Avoor road.

Town buses 8,11,25,35,61,62 & 67 available from Kumbakonam

Buses from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur passes through Patteeswaram.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

The land line number is +91 435 241 6976

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Rajagopuram )

Main Shiva Temple Rajagopuram entrance - View of the main shrine from South Rajagopuram - right side mandapam is the shrine for Vellai pillayar

( Rishaba mandapam with Vinayagar sannadhi in front of  Temple )

  ( Flower vendors in front of Temple )

139/22. SRI SAKTHIVANESVARA TEMPLE, THIRUSAKTHIMUTRAM.

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This is the 139^th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 22nd sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Shivakozhuntheesar, Sri Sakthivaneswara

Consort      : Sri  Periyanayagi

Some of the important features of this temple...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Rishabam, Balipeedam and Dwajasthambam are immediately after the Rajagopuram. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and ardha mandapam.  In sanctum Moolavar is Swayambhu. Sri Sakthi embraced Lord Shiva and gave kiss. Idol is in front of moolavar sannadhi. Archana is performed only to this Sivasakthi moortham. Only harathy is shown to moolavar. There are two Ambal sannadhis.

In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar, Bhairava and Shani Bhagavan.

Lord shiva asked Appar to come to Thirunallur to get thiruvadi deekshai. Thirugnanasambandar  went to Patteeswaram  under the muthu pandal  from this temple.

HOW TO REACH : 

The temple is in parallel street to Patteeswaram Shiva temple.  

It is on the way to Kumbakonam to Avoor road.

Town buses 8,11,25,35,61,62 & 67 available from Kumbakonam

Buses from Kumbakonam to Thanjavur passes through Patteeswaram.

CONTACT DETAILS :

Mobile and Land line numbers are : +91 94436 78575 and +914374 267237

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Temple entrance view )

( Ambal sannadhi vimanam )

( 5 Tier Rajagopuram ) 

141/24. SRI SOMESWARAR TEMPLE, PAZHAYARAI KEEZH THALI

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This is the 141^st  Devaram paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 24^th sthalam on the south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu.  Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.  

Moolavar    : Sri Dharmapureeswarar, Sri Someswarar 

Consort      : Sri Vimalambigai.

Some of the important features of this temple are  ....

There are Three Shiva Temples in Pazhayarai. The then  thali  mada Koil,  Gnanambigai temple and Dharmapureeswarar. Garuda and Adhiseshan worshiped Lord Shiva in this temple.

Problems created by Samanars, Appar performed the unna nombu/ fast in this temple.  Mangaiyarkarasiyar and Amar neethi nayanar born in this place.

HOW TO REACH : 

3 Km from Patteeswaram.

Autos available from Patteeswaram temple.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

Mobile number is +91 98945 69543 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Pazhayarai  - Under renovation - must be a mada koil since Karuvarai is about 6 feet higher than the ground level. )

                                                         ( Pazhayarai Gnanambal Temple ) 

(Pazhayarai - Vada thali)

138/21. SRI PASUPATHEESWARAR TEMPLE, AVOOR - PASUPATHEESWARAM.

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The place is now called as Aavoor. This is the 138^th Paadal Petra Shiva sthalam and 21st sthalam on the south side of River Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.  

Moolavar    : Sri Pasupatheeswarar, Sri Asvathanathar, Aavoorudayar

Consort      : Sri Mangalambigai ( Taken from temple tank ), 

                   Sri Bangajavalli ( Old )

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Rishabam and Dwajasthambam are after the Rajagopuram. This is also one of the mada temple built by Ko Chenkat Chozhan. A two tier vesara vimana with mahanasi on four sides is on the sanctum. There is no koshta murthis.  The arthamandapam is of vavval nethi style. 

Kamadhenu relieved from sabam by this temple Lord Shiva. Please see the Sculpture on the Dwajasthambam hence the Moolavar obtained the name of Pasupatheeswarar.

There is a separate sannadhi for Somaskandar in which there is no moorthy. There are two Ambigai sannadhi.

HOW TO REACH : 

Town bus available from Kumbakonam

In the bus route Kumbakonam to Mannargudi via Govindakudi.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

The mobile number is +91 94863 03484 

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Moolavar vimanam )

             ( Mada Temple view of Moolavar vimanam from ground level )

( 5 tier Rajagopuram )

( Sthala puranam on the kodimaram- Kamadhenu is milking on Shiva )

( Temple view from Rajagopuram - Mandapam are of Vavval nethi mandapam)

135-18. SRI MULLAIVANANATHAR TEMPLE, ( GARBARAKSHAMBIGAI TEMPLE ), THIRUKARUGAVUR

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This is the 135^th Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 18^th Sthalam on south of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Moolavar    : Sri Karpapureeswarar, Sri Mullaivananathar,

                   Sri Mathaviveswarar

Consort      : Sri Garbarakshambikai, Sri Karkkaatha Nayagi

Some of the important features of this temple are...

Shiva and Ambal are in separate sannadhis side by side with separate entrance and Rajagopuras. The temple tank is in front of the temple. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Rishabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. Nandhi is a vidanga moortham without chiseled. In sanctum Moolavar is swayambhu – Putruman. Only punuku is applied. Moolavar vimana is of vesara style.

The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala and artha mandapam. In Koshtam Vinayagar, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma and Durgai.  In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar and Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar.  In Maha mandapam Sannathi for Navagrahas and Natarajar Saba.

Lord Shiva of this temple stopped the abortion of Nidhuvar’s wife Vedhigai by the Curse of  Oorthuva maharishi. Lot of people throng this temple for child boon, pregnancy & safe delivery, believing Lord Shiva & Ambal will save.

HOW TO REACH : 

Bus available from Kumbakonam 11 & 52.

Kumbakonam to Avoor bus via Milattur / Melattur passes through this place.

Kumbakonam to Thanjavur bus passes through this place and Avoor.

Temple is about 1 Km from bus stop.

CONTACT DETAILS : 

Land Line numbers are : + 91 4374 273 502 & +91 4374 273 423

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Temple complex view with Rajagopuram )

( Rajagopuram with Chandikeswarar and Sri Murugan sannadhi )

( Ambal temple Rajagopuram )

( Temple tank in front of Rajagopuram )

147/30 . SRI MAHALINGA SWAMY / MAHALINGESWARAR  TEMPLE,

THIRUVIDAIMARUTHUR

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This is the 147^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 30^th Sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Moovar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavra    : Sri Mahalingeswarar, Sri Maruthavaneswarar,

                   Sri Maruthavaanar.

Consort     : Sri Birukanth sundarakujambigai,

                   Sri Perunalamulayammai, Sri Anbirpriyalambal.

Some of the important features of this temple are...

The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram and a Temple tank is in front. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and  Stucco / Sudhai Rishabam are in front of sanctum sanctorum. Suthai / Stucco in front of Dwajasthambam is in bigger in size, may be the  same size of Thanjavur temple.

Moolavar is called as Mahalinga thevar and big in size. The prakarams are called as Aswamedha Prakaram ( Outer ), Kodumudi prakaram, Branava prakaram, ( Inner ). This is one of the Pancha linga sthalam. Dakshinamurthy  is in mandapam. There are two Nandis in front of moolavar of which one is made of chembu/ copper.

Two sets of Nayanmars murtis are installed in the 2^nd parakaram of which one set is made of Chembu. 2^nd Prakaram is called as Branava prakaram. In 2^nd prakaram sannadhi for Vembadi Murugan and the construction is  in the form of Chariot with horse and wheel in stone. Separate Sannadhi for Bhairavar. Stucco Simha vahana is on Singa muga theertham.

In Ambal Sannathi Painting Of Meenakshi Sundareswarar kalyana kolam in artha mandapam top to be watched. Ambal Sannadhi’s Outer Prakaram Sila Roopam For Thirugnanasambandar and paintings of different avatharams of Ambal.  A small sannadhi for Anbirpriyal in the outer prakaram. It was advised that after darshan of Ambal one has to go out side and should not cross moolavar sannadhi. ( The reason is not known).

This is a parihara sthalam for brahmahathi dosham.

HOW TO REACH :

The temple is on the main road Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai.

Town buses available from Kumbakonam- The route numbers are 1,27, 33, 54, & 64.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

The land line number is +91 435 246 0660

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :  CLICK HERE

 ( Stucco images in the outer prakaram of Sri Mahalingeswarar Temple )

 ( Stucco image of Sri Anbirpriyal )

 ( Inner view of Rajagopuram)

 ( Rajagopuram from entrance )

( Rajagopuram at back side ie from Main road )

148/ 31- THENKURANGADUTHURAI TEMPLE /SRI APATH SAHAYESWARAR TEMPLE, ADUTHURAI /THENKURANGADUTHURAI.

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This place is now called as Aduthurai.This is the 148^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 31^st  sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnanasambandar and Appar has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. 

Moolavar    : Sri Apath Sahayeswarar

Consort      : Sri Pavazhakodiammai.

Some of the important features of this temple are....

The temple is facing east with a Balipeedam and Rishabam. There is no Dwajasthambam( Place is there, but might have been removed ). The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum,antarala and artha mandapam. The sanctum is of moat formation. A Vesara Vimana is on the top of Sanctum. In Koshtam Narthana Vinayagar, Agasthiyar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durgai. In Dakshinamurthy’s place moortis of Agathiyar, Natarajar. Sila roopams for Ganga Vicheschanar, Pichadanar on both side of Sri Durga.

Suthai sirpam for Sugreeva worshiping lord in mandapam. In prakaram sannadhi for Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar. And Navagrahas, All the Navagrahas are facing Suryan. Special abhishekam will be done for Sri Durgai.

The temple was built by  Wife of king Kandrathitha Chozhan.

HOW TO REACH : 

The temple is in Aduthurai on the bus route Kumbakonam to Mayiladuthurai. 

Town buses are available from Kumbakonam.

The temple is  in the beginning of Aduthurai from Kumbakonam before Bus stand.  There is Small murugan temple – right turn – walk about 200 meters - Opposite to Kumaraguru Dasa Melnilaipalli ( School ).

The devotees celebrated the annual festival on 14th July 2012, when I went to the temple.

CONTACT DETAILS :  

Mobile numbers are +91 94434 63119 & + 91 94424 25809

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE

( Moolavar vimanam )

( Front entrance no Kodimaram   ( Kodimaram behind the Nandhi was found removed )

( The temple is small but maintained very neatly - with out much of stucco images )

DAY -2, 15-07-2012, temple darshans are continued in Next post. The photos were taken through my Sony Ericssion mobile X 10 mini

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