Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
Sri Prasanna Varadarajaswamy Perumal Temple
This temple at Morapakkam village is dedicated to Sri Maha Vishnu was built a boy 500 years ago. Some stone inscriptions are found in this temple. It occupies an area of about 50 cents. The priest performs pooja daily. The jewels are worthy.. Paddy is obtained from the temple lands from which the expenditure of the temple is met. It owns wooden Garuda and Horse vahanas which were made fifty years back. Panguni Uthiram and Navarathri Uthsavam are celebrated every year. A Board of trustees manages its affairs.[1]
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[1]:
Ibid., pp.138-139.