SriRangam temple has special significance in astrology, and is known as “Sukrasthalam,” meaning the place of Venus. Prayers to Lord Ranganathaswamy on Fridays, the day of Venus, can alleviate problems with one’s natal Venus, also known as “Venus Dosha.” Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, covering an area on …
” As you may have noticed, In this blog I try to steer away from India’s well known monuments and sights. India has so much to offer in the realm of architectural monuments and historical edifices, that I tend to focus on the lesser known offerings. I consider the Peruvudaiyar Koil, or Brihadeeswara Temple of …
Thanjavur Big Temple: The “MUST-SEE” Monument of South India Read More »
The Navagraha temples represent a unique blend of Hindu worship and Vedic Astrology, where each planet is worshiped at a separate shrine in a specific temple. As an astrologer, one of my dreams is to lead other astrologers on this pilgrimage to the Navagraha Temples around Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. The Navagraha Temples in Vedic …
Pattadakal was the capital of the Badami Chalukya Dynasty in Karnataka. From Wikipedia: The rule of the Chalukyas marks an important milestone in the history of South India and a golden age in the history of Karnataka. The political atmosphere in South India shifted from smaller kingdoms to large empires with the ascendancy of Badami …
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