Temples of Munnur (Historical Study)
by R. Muthuraman | 2016 | 67,784 words
This essay represents a historical study of the Temples in and around Munnur, situated in the Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka (India). Munnur is regarded as an important religious city for the followers of both Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The ancient history of Munnur traces to the reign of the Chola, from whom the city derives it's ...
Panguni Uttitram (March-April)
During the month of Panguni, on the auspicious day of Uttiram, the festival is observed in the Adavalleswarar temple for ten days. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the completion of penance by Siva and Parvati, their marriage, the destruction of Manmata, and the resurrection by Siva of Manmata at the request of his wife Rati. This festival is celebrated on a grand manner in the Siva temples of Tamilnadu including Adavalleswarar temple, Munnur.