Maha Samadhi of Rama Deva Siddha

Azhagar Koil is a very popular destination in Madurai. The shrine for Azhagar (Lord Vishnu), Palaimuthir Solai (Lord Muruga) are well known.

If you climb the nearby hill, there is a small spring located on the top called Noopura Ganga. The water of this eternal spring tastes so sweet. There is also a small temple for Goddess Rakkayi nearby. The TamilNadu government runs a small herbal garden here.

But what most people arent aware is the Samadhi of Rama Deva Siddhar which is a 7-8 kms trek from this place. There is a small Shiva Linga at the samadhi but nothing else. Rama Deva was one of the 18 Rishis or Siddhars who were well versed in ancient medicine,alchemy and other sciences.

There is another group of people who believe that the Samadhi of Rama Deva rishi is that of the Lord Narasimha shrine located just behind the main deity in Azhagar Koil ( seen in the image below).  There seems to be an older shrine for Narasimha in the temple and this shrine which stands out seperately in an elevated platform doesnt seem to be inline with the general temple structure.

Shrine of Lord Narasimha believed to be
 the Maha Samadhi of Rama Deva Sidhar

 Rama Deva Siddha Madurai

 Rama Deva Siddha Gajasthambam Madurai

 Rama Deva Siddha Temple Entrance Madurai

Rama Deva Siddha Temple Pillars Madurai

Rama Deva Siddha Temple Gopuram Madurai

Crowd in Rama Deva Siddha Temple Madurai

Rama Deva Siddha Temple Sculptures Madurai

Premises Rama Deva Siddha Temple Entrance Madurai

The Shrine of Karupannaswamy Madurai

Shrine of lord Karuppanasamy Madurai

Shrine of lord Karuppanasamy Temple Madurai

 Lord Karuppanasamy Temple Madurai

 Lord Karuppanasamy Temple Gopuram Madurai

Herbal Farm at Azhagar Koil Madurai

Herbal Farm Trees at Azhagar Koil Madurai

On way to Noopura Ganga Spring Madurai

Bats hanging in the herbal farm Madurai

Palaimuthir Solai Murugan Temple Madurai

नवग्रह मंदिर - देवीपटनम और तिरुपुल्लनी

नवग्रह मंदिर - देवीपटनम और तिरुपुल्लनी

देवीपटनम।, रमेस्वरम के पास भारत के दक्षिणी कोने में स्थित है।  परंपरागत रूप में इस मंदिर का दौरा रमेस्वरम के साथ ही किया जाता है।  यह माना जाता है की यहाँ श्री राम ने नव ग्रहो की मूर्तियाँ स्थापित की और उनकी पूजा की।  इस स्थान का भ्रमण एक अनुपम अनुभव है। समुद्र के भीतर ९ पत्थरो को स्थापित किया गया है जो ९ ग्रहो के प्रतिनिधि है। पहले समुद्र ने स्नान कर फिर पूजा की जाती है।

इन ग्रहो की पूजा करने हेतु पानी में उतारना पड़ता है।  यहाँ पूजा करने से ग्रहो के प्रभाव से मुक्ति मिलती है और शांति तथा समृद्धि मिलती है।

नवग्रह मंदिर पानी के अंदर देवीपटनम

नवग्रह मंदिर गोपुरम देवीपटनम

नवग्रह मंदिर एक पेड़ के अंदर देवीपटनम

नवग्रह मंदिर जल के दर्शन देवीपटनम

तिरुपुल्लनी एक प्रसिद्ध मंदिर है जो १०८ दिव्य देसम का एक भाग है। यह रामनाथपुरम के पास है।  संथानगोपाला कृष्णा पूजा यहाँ की जाती है जो संतानहीन जोड़ियों के लिए लाभदायक है।

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Navagraha Temple of Devipatnam & Tirupullani

Devipatnam is located near Rameswaram at the southern tip of India. Traditionally, it is visited along with a visit to Rameswaram. It is said that Lord Rama installed the Nava Grahas (Planets) at this place and worshipped them.A visit to this place is a wonderful experience. Situated inside the sea (yes inside) are 9 installed stones representing the planets. Once has to first take bath in the sea and then do pooja.

The stones seen in the image represent the navagrahas and once has to get into water to touch and do pooja. Offering prayers here are said to remove the ill effects of all planets and confer peace prosperity to the devotee.

Navagraha Temple inside the sea - Devipatnam TN

Tirupullani is a famous temple ( one of the 108 Divya Desams) near Ramanathapuram. Santhanagopala Krishna Puja is conducted here for childless couples.

Navagraha Temple Gopuram - Devipatnam TN

Navagraha Temple inside Large Tree - Devipatnam TN

Navagraha Temple Water view  - Devipatnam TN

uttirakosamangai Shiva Temple, Ramanathapuram, TamilNadu

Tiruuttirakosamangai Shiva Temple is located in Ramanathapuram, TamilNadu. It is an ancient Shiva Temple which houses a Nataraja Vigraha made of emerald.The architectural beauty of this temple is beyond description.

The Lion sculpture shown below is an extremely beautiful piece of art. A stone ball has been placed inside the mouth of the Lion. It is not possible to take the stone ball outside. So how they would have carved this is a question which has no answers.

uttirakosamangai Shiva Temple, Ramanathapuram, 
TN

uttirakosamangai Architecture , Ramanathapuram,
 TN