Monday, March 28, 2011

Tanjai Periya Kovil

        My several visits to India , especially to Tamil Nadu has enlighten my heart and at the same time I valued the life and little things which  around  me. I learnt to appreciate even small matters and not important people in life after several visits to India. Each visit has given me ample of exposure and new experiences. Something   Unique  about Tamil Nadu is its people and culture. Women are given special place and treated specially in Tamil Nadu.Even special coaches in Train  are available for women here.

       Another unique and very special thing about Tamil Nadu is its temples, which are very Unique and  spacious and built long long ago. These temples are mostly built by using clay and sand, but these temples are  unique and special. One of it, is The Tanjai Periya kovil. It is a Shivan temple which consist of several temples in its compound. a Nanthi Temple, Sakthi Temple and a Pillayar Temple.

    King Chola who lived in the 14th century, Built this Temple. Those ancient Tamil words and alphabets are still available on the stones, which are difficult to describe thier  meaning. This temple has its own hall known as "Vasantha Mandabam" where tourist rest here while enjoying the view. In this mandabam, Shivalingams are placed each in a room and above it, on the walls,  statues of   Nanthis  had been arranged. These Nanthi statues looks like Guardians of this  Temple. In the middle of the temple compound, A Giant Nanthi statue has been placed. According to those who make several visits to the temple, the Nanthi statue is growing bigger from day to day.  This Periya kovil is a place for any  one who wish to experience the ancient Hindu civilization and its wonders.
     

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