Thirumohoor Kalamegaperumal Temple in Madurai A prominent religious shrine, Thirumohoor Kalamegaperumal Temple is one of the 108 divya desams. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, in this temple Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Neelamega Perumal with his divine consort Goddess Lakshmi as Thirukannapuram Nayagi. Located only 12 km from Madurai city, this holy shrine is visited by most of the devotees who come for Madurai tour . Also known as Mohana Kshetram and Mohanapuram, this temple has been referred in many ancient texts. Many great poets and saints have sung about this temple such as Manavala Mamunigal, Thirumangai Azhwar and Nammazhwar, Pillai Perumal Iyengar, Kalamega Pulavar, Thiruninravur Tirumalai and others. Thirumohur has been mentioned in the holy Hindu scriptures, Brahmanda Purana and Matsya Purana as well. Many devotees come here to attain salvation as it is popularly believed that those devotees who come to offer prayers here attain a place in the heavenly Vaikunta.
Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple Gunaseelam Vishnu Temple (Abhimana Sthalam) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located 20 km (12 mi) from Trichy. in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu . It is located on the banks of river Kollidam. A visit temple is believed to be a curative to the mentally challenged people, who are taken to the temple and kept in the temple premises for 48 days. At the end of the 48 days it is believed that their illness is cured by the grace of the presiding deity, Prasanna Venkatachalapathi. The temple has set up a mental health rehabilitation centre that has the official stamp of the Tamil Nadu Government license, the first of its kind in Tamil Nadu. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and three yearly festivals on its calendar. The annual Brahmotsavam (prime festival) is an eleven-day festival attended by thousands of devotees from far and near. The temple is maintained by a hereditary executive tr
Located in kanyakumari district The Kalikesam Falls were discovered by an enthusiastic trekker, exploring the rainforests of the area. One can take a dip in the pond created by the Kalikesam Falls below. However, the winter months are considered ideal to visit these falls, as the animal frequency is restricted to night time. The Kalikesam Falls remain perennial even in the dry months of summer season. A cave located near the Kalikesam Falls, known as ‘ Bottani Cave ’ is used by the tourists for cooking. It is advisable not to stay at the falls after sunset, as the wild animals arrive at the area to quench their thirst. The Kalikesam Falls are located in the Kanyakumari district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Kalikesam falls along with several other small cascades are encased in the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary. The area around the falls is surrounded by forests and rubber plantation. A religious place known as Kali Amman Temple is located near these falls. This
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