Thiruvannamalai Temple –This Temple Made So Many Great Saints Such As Arunagirinathar

SHIVA TEMPLE

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THIRUVANNAMALAI

Thiruvannamalai is a world renowned temple town in TamilNadu which is synonym to deepam(fire). Here Shiva (Arunachaleswar) is worshipped in the form of fire.

The temple is located on the Villupuram - Katpadi Railroad and is about 65 kilometers from Villupuram and is about 90 - kilometres form Katpadi.

It is the biggest temple in India dedicated to Lord Shiva. This Shiva – Parvathi Arunachaleswarar temple has a 66 metre high gopuram that comprises of 13 storeys or tiers.Here Shiva is known as Annamalayar in the form of Lingam and Parvathi known as Apitakuchambal.

The temple is situated east at the bottom of the hill. It faces east. It has got four towers on all the four sides and four high stone walls just like the rampart walls of a fort. In the year of 1513 Royal King Krishna Deva Rayar built this with great interest.

Thiruvannamalai is the capital of Saivism. The South Indian deity Siva is the God of all countries. Annamalaiannal is the most sacred of the names of the manifestation of Lord Siva.

The earth is formed by five basic elements namely land, water, fire, air and ether. Our ancestors called them "Pancha Boothas" and associated them with five sacred places for worshipping Lord Siva. The center of these five elements fire is identified with Thiruvannamalai.

Thiruvannamalai is the "Manipooraga Sthalam", which is one among six athara sthalams. Thiruvannamalai is so sacred that even Gods, and celestials offered their prayers. Tradition has it that Sun, Moon, Eight Vasus, Brahma, Vishnu and so on have worshipped here.

Thiruvannamalai has the honour of providing an abode for saints such as Arunagirinathar, Vitpatchathevar, Gugai Namachivayar, Guru Namachivayar, Deivasigamani, Arunachala Desikar, Mahan Seshadri Swamigal, Bagawan Ramana Maharishi, Sri Yogi Ram Surathkumar and the like.

Saint poets Thirugnana Sambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, Sundarar and so on have visited Thiruvannamalai, prayed to the Lord and have composed divine poems. Saint Manickavasagar had lived at Thiruvannamalai for long period and had composed "Thiruvempavai - 20" and "Thiruvammanai". Even today there is a temple for Saint Manickavasagar on the Girivalam path at Adi-Annamalai.

Devotees are expected to go around the hill at least one time to reap the full benefit and the blessings of the lord. Going around the hill is also known as Girivalam or Giripradhakshana.

At Tiruvannamalai it is great sanctity to go girivalam during every full moon day of a month or during the annual   day.

Daily poojas are conducted for six time in this famous temple. Moreover the special poojas to be carried out in Lord Siva's Temple are also performed regularly.

By Air

Chennai is the nearest airport and it lies around 185 kilometres away by road. People coming from top metros in India namely Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, Bangalore and Hyderabad can take the air travel via Chennai.

By Train

People can also avail the train service and Thriuvannamalai is located on the railway route in between Katpadi and Villupuram.

By Bus

Bus services are available in plenty from Chennai, Tirupathi, Salem, Madurai and from other important cities in Tamil Nadu. The bus station and the railway station at Tiruvannamalai are within walking distance from the temple of Lord Shiva.

Cubbon Park - Banglore Is Named Garden City After Being The Park

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BANGALORE

Cubbon Park is one of the Major tourist attraction in Bangalore, spreading across 300 acres and houses several historical monuments and buildings inside the park.

The Cubbon Park is situated within the heart of the Bangalore city in the Central Administrative area is named after Sir Mark Cubbon who laid the park.This park of Bangalore spreads an area acres and is quite frequented by both walkers as well as joggers. 

The park houses buildings that are aesthetically designed magnificent statutes of famous personalities and rich flora and fauna. The park is so popular that Bangalore is named Garden City after the park.

The park was originally created in 1870 as Meade’s Park and used to cover an area of 100 acres. Later the park was renamed as Cubbon park in memory of Sir Mark Cubbon, the longest serving commissioner of the time. Future expansions to the park made it measure around 300 acres making it the biggest park in Bangalore.

The famous buildings and monuments inside Cubbon Park are Attara Kacheri, which is now the High Court of Karnataka, Venkatappa Art Gallery, Bal Bhavan which is dedicated to children including a toy train, An Aquarium which is referred as India’s second largest aquarium, Yuvanika which is State Youth Center, YMCA, a Children’s library, Seshadri Iyer Memorial Hall which is now is Central Library and few other clubs.

The Park have hundreds of flower species and around 6000 trees inside the garden with beautiful walking paths for joggers and walkers.

A complete day can be dedicated to Cubbon Park visit to explore the entire park including the visit to the libraries, art gallery, aquarium, clubs. If not, it can be reduced to few hours just to visit fewer parts of the park.

There is also an amusement park for the kids known as Jawahar Bal Bhawan where children can enjoy their Puttani Empress ride along with other games and  exciting activities.

For those who are looking for some moments of peace and solitude in Bangalore, Cubbon  Park  is the  right option.

In the evening, when the fairy fountains are lit, the park attains such a magnificence which makes it cook incredible.

The park is open to the public at all times but the roads around the park are closed from 5:00A.M to 8:00A.M every day to provide more safety and  fresh environment for morning walkers and exercisers.

Cubbon park is  situated near Gandhi Nagar in the Centre Administrative Area of Bangalore, Karnataka. It is quite accessible from Hudson Circle MG road and  Ambedkar Veedhi.

Bangalore is well connected with other metro cities of  India through rail and air. It is easily accessible from all parts of the country. All locations of the park are accessible through walking paths.

2 Nights and 3 Days Tour From Calicut To Wayanad

WAYANAD TOUR PACKAGE

Destination: Calicut-Wayanad-Calicut

Duration : 2N / 3D

Wayanad Package Tour by Kerala Tourism would be a unique experience for Wayanad Tourist as we take you through one of the best ‘non commercialized tourist destinations in Kerala, India’. Wayanad is situated in the northern part of Kerala state. Wayanad Packages designed by Kerala Tourism offer varied options to choose from: leisure sightseeing of Wayanad, Soft and Hard Trekking, Honeymoon packages, group tours etc. 

TourItinerary 

Day 01

 Arrive Calicut Airport/Railway station and drive to Wayanad. After check in at hotel and fresh up, travel for Sightseeing. Of Wayanad Heritage Museum  It displays amazing collection of the equipments, utensils used in Second century by the tribals in Wayanad. Then move on to Edakkal Caves where you need to trek almost 1 km one way. It is a natural cave with ancient inscriptions on the walls, which has been attracting lot of people. Evening, visit Jain Temple at Sulthan Bathery, one of the ancient Jain temples displaying the beauty of architecture without the help of any modern facilities. Late evening, return to Hotel and leisure.

Day 02

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and move for sightseeing. The highlights of second day are: Soochipara Waterfalls (a scenic waterfall near to Meppady, with almost 1 Km trekking, get below the falls if you desire). Lakkidi view point (amazing view of the valley from the top of ghat section, measuring height of 700 meters above mean sea level), Chain Tree (the places is near Lakkidi with a mythical/historical story behind the name), Pookot Lake (very close to highway near Vythiri resort , a natural fresh water lake at an altitude of about 800 meter from sea level, with track around the lake, perfect place for unwinding with boating facilities). Evening, return to the hotel.

Day 03

First thing in the morning, travel to Muthanga Wild Life Sanctuary (Arrive at 0600-0630 for Jungle safari by Jeep at 0700h). Come back to the hotel and after breakfast, check out from hotel and move for further sightseeing. Remaining day visit, Banasura Sagar Dam near Pinangode  followed by departure transfer to Calicut Airport/Railway station.

Cancellation 

You may cancel your booking at any time prior to commencement of the tour by notifying us in writing, which must be signed by the person that signed the Reservation Form. If you cancel on or before 30 days before the first day of the tour, we will retain your deposit to cover our costs. In addition, if the cancellation notification is received less than 30 days prior to the first day of the tour, additional cancellation charges shall be as follows:

AMOUNT OF CANCELLATION CHARGES:

       29-15 Days before the first day of the tour - 40%
       14-7 Days before the first day of the tour 55%

       Less than 7 Days before the first day of the tour 100%

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