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276 Shrines
Paadal Petra Sthalams
The 276 Shiva temples praised in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmars (7th-9th century CE).
12 Shrines
Jyotirlingas
The 12 highly sacred shrines where Lord Shiva is worshipped as a pillar of light.
108 Shrines
Divya Desams
The 108 Vishnu temples praised in the hymns of the Alvars (Nalayira Divya Prabandham).
6 Shrines
Arupadai Veedu
The 6 sacred abodes of Lord Murugan (Karthikeya) in Tamil Nadu.
5 Shrines
Pancha Bhoota Sthalams
The 5 sacred temples representing the elemental manifestations of nature (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Space).
5 Shrines
Pancha Sabhai Sthalams
The 5 sacred cosmic dance halls (Sabhas) of Lord Nataraja (Shiva) in Tamil Nadu: Kanaka Sabha (Gold), Velli Sabha (Silver), Tamira Sabha (Copper), Ratna Sabha (Gem), and Chitra Sabha (Painted).
October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
Aippasi (ஐப்பசி) • Krishna Paksha (தேய்பிறை)
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Sunday Morning Pilgrimage Trail to Tiruttani & Thiruvalangadu: 5th Arupadai Veedu Hill Climb, Ratna Sabha Dance Hall, Highway Log & Tiffin Tips
An authentic, highly granular Sunday day-trip travelogue from Chennai (Poonamallee / Avadi) covering Tiruttani Arulmigu Subramanya...
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The Epic 4-Day Kaveri Delta Paadal Petra Sthalam Circuit: 12 Ancient Chola Shrines, Highway Guide & Culinary Discoveries
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