Kannaki- Mangala Devi Temple Pictures

Devotees came in 400 Jeeps

There are eight inscriptions are in the temple

Ritual Pujas Deeparadana are offered to Mangala Devi aleas Kannaki

கண்ணகி கோவிலில் சித்ரா பெளர்ணமி தரிசனம்

தமிழக – கேரளா எல்லையில் உள்ள இடுக்கியில் 5000 அடி உள்ள மலை பகுதியில் மங்கலதேவி கண்ணகி கோவில் அமைந்துள்ளது.

ஆண்டுக்கு ஒருமுறை மட்டுமே திறக்கப்படும் இந்தக் கோவிலில், கேரளா மற்றும் தமிழக அரசுகள் இணைந்து இன்று நடத்திய சித்ரா பௌர்ணமி விழாவில் அதிகாலை முதலே ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பக்தர்கள் கலந்துகொண்டு தரிசனம் செய்தனர். இரு மாநில போலீசார் மற்றும் வனத்துறை அதிகாரிகள் பாதுகாப்பு பணியில் ஈடுபட்டனர்.

வரலாற்றுச் சிறப்புமிக்க மங்களதேவி கண்ணகி கோயில் தமிழக-கேரள எல்லையில் உள்ள வண்ணாத்தி பாறையில் அமைந்துள்ளது. சித்திரை பௌர்ணமி திருவிழா மே 1), 2026  சிறப்பாக நடைபெற்றது. நானூறு ஜீப் கார்களில் பக்தர்கள் வந்தனர்   

இந்தக் கோவிலில் எட்டுக்  கல்வெட்டுகள் இருக்கின்றன .

மிகவும் பழைய கால நிலையில்  பாழடைந்தது போல கோவில் உள்ளது.

Kannaki – Mangala Devi Temple

The Mangaladevi Temple, located within the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Idukki, Kerala, opens to devotees once a year for the Chitra Pournami celebrations in April or May. This 1,000-year-old temple, built from granite and situated at an altitude of 1,337 meters, honours the deity Mangaladevi, also known as Kannaki.

Chitra Pournami was celebrated this year on 1-5-2028. Thousands of people arrived in 400 Jeep Cars.

Mangaladevi, the heroine of the Tamil epic Silapathikaram, symbolizes moral power and justice. The temple was established by the ancient Tamil king Cheran Chenguttuvan in her honor, commemorating her legendary act of burning the city of Madurai to avenge her husband’s wrongful death.
Eight inscriptions are in the temple.
The Chitra Pournami festival, celebrated on a full moon day in the Tamil month of Chithirai, draws thousands of devotees from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The festival features ritualistic prayers and poojas conducted by priests from both states. Women devotees participate in large numbers, cooking and offering Pongal, a sweet rice dish, to the goddess. The main deity, decorated with flowers and silk, is the focal point of the rituals, which are believed to bless women with long and happy marriages.

The pilgrimage to Mangaladevi Temple is a significant aspect of the festival. Devotees embark on a 12-kilometer trek through dense forests and grasslands, starting from the Periyar Tiger Reserve. The trek is accessible only by jeep, and the district administrations of Idukki and Theni ensure that the pilgrimage does not disturb the local ecosystem. Forest officials maintain a constant vigil to protect the area’s rich biodiversity, which includes the endangered Nilgiri Tahr and various orchid species.

The temple’s architecture reflects Pandyan influences, with four stone structures housing various idols. Despite its dilapidated condition, the boundary walls and steps made from huge stones bear testimony to its historical grandeur. The temple complex features sculptures and engravings related to Silapathikaram. Visitors are greeted by a statue of Karuppa Swamy at the entrance, alongside a dilapidated Shiva temple and a sanctorum for Lord Ganapathy.

The forest department takes various measures to safeguard the ecosystem, including restricting the number of visitors and ensuring that the surroundings are not disturbed. The trek to the temple offers breathtaking views of the Western Ghats and the lush greenery of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, making it a serene and spiritually enriching experience.

The Chitra Pournami festival at Mangaladevi Temple is a unique blend of history, mythology, and natural beauty. It provides a rare opportunity for devotees to connect with the divine in a pristine, untouched environment while also celebrating the enduring legacy of Kannaki, a symbol of justice and moral strength.

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உஜ்ஜைனியில் பூமிக்கடியில் சிவலிங்கம் கண்டுபிடிப்பு

பன்னிரண்டு ஜோதிர் லிங்க தலங்களில் ஒன்றான  உஜ்ஜயினியில் மஹா காலேஷ்வர் சிவன் கோவில் உள்ளது. அங்கு பூமிக்கடியிலிருந்து மேலும் ஒரு லிங்கம் கண்டெடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது . அர்கனைஸர் பத்திரிகை படத்துடன் செய்தி வெளியிட்டுள்ளது .

Ancient Shivalinga discovery halts Ujjain temple expansion work

A large Shivalinga, possibly dating back to the Parmar dynasty era, was unearthed during excavation for Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple expansion ahead of Simhastha 2028. The find, made near the temple’s prepaid booth area, coincided with the Bhasma Aarti and drew crowds of devotees offering prayers. Authorities have paused work and called in archaeological experts to assess the artefact’s age and historical context.”We have come here to pay homage to the Shivling that has been found during excavation. It is a very special moment. This is the same place of Baba Mahakaal (Ujjain). And in every corner, there are Baba Mahakaal and Shiva’s remains. In the same way, it is amazing to see Shivling today. And it is about our Sanatan Dharma culture and tradition.”Religious and cultural significance of the find

Priests and locals described the find as spiritually significant, linking it to Ujjain’s deep association with Lord Shiva and Sanatan Dharma traditions. Mahakaleshwar Temple priest Akash Sharma noted that the site is historically rich with Shiva’s remains, and devotees considered the event a divine blessing. Such discoveries reinforce Ujjain’s status as a major centre of Hindu pilgrimage and cultural heritage

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Modi in Leh (Lafakh) with Buddhist Relics

-லடாக்கிலுள்ள லே நகரில் புத்தமத சின்னங்கள

The Prime Minister said these revered relics are linked to the Piprahwa Stupa in Kapilavastu and were excavated in the closing years of the 19th century

The revered Piprahwa relics of Tathagata Buddha—ancient sacred remains and associated objects linked to the lord discovered at Piprahwa, near the Nepal border in the present-day Uttar Pradesh—arrived in Leh on Wednesday. (Image: X)

Calling it a matter of immense delight a day after Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Tathagata Buddha relics exposition and the 2569th Buddha Purnima celebrations in Leh during his two-day visit to Ladakh, the Prime Minister posted on X, “It is a matter of immense delight that yesterday, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the ‘Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of the Tathagata’ was inaugurated in Leh.

-subham—

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