This temple is near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari district. This is amongst
the 108 Divya Desams and is the abode of Lord Srinivasa (Utsavar or processional deity) along with his
consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi. This temple is between 1000-2000 years
old. The Moolavar Thiru Vazh Marban (presiding deity) is a 9 feet tall idol made of a material called Kadu
Sarkarai Yogam, a
mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and
mustard. Hence, no abishekam (bathing) is performed to the presiding
deity. Photography is prohibited inside the temple hence I could take
pictures of the temple chariot and holy tank only. You may note that originally these chariots were drawn by wooden wheels only. Now cast iron wheels with wider wheel base have been added a safety measure for greater stability and to prevent toppling.
Grand looking chariot. And we NCR people need to look at water, still scorching heat here.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful temple.
ReplyDeleteWish you a great Sunday, too.
Mette
exquisite images...
ReplyDeleteVery informative.
ReplyDeleteThe chariot is very beautiful. Yes, in most of the temples, photography of the idol is not allowed :(.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures .......
ReplyDeleteMy brother Ram,
ReplyDeleteIf I am a Prince, I could see myself in a chariot like that (LOL). Once again, you really amaze me with your photos of such history and beauty. I learn something every time I stop by. Thank you for sharing my friend.
Very interesting post about this lovely place.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Sunday!!
Interesting images,the blue painted wheels look striking!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is very informative.
Happy Sunday!
Ruby
The chariot is beautiful and looks old too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the trip.
that carriage! wow!
ReplyDeleteThe is a lovely chariot sir..
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at the inticate design of the temple , such minute work
Bikram's
Wish you had explained what the holy tank is for. Like your last photo ~ very cool and refreshing! Love the greenery.
ReplyDelete@Gigihawaii: To answer your question please visit here: http://scienceofhinduism.blogspot.in/2008/09/why-do-hindu-temples-have-water-tanks.html
ReplyDeleteThe chariot looks stunning..
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What an amazing chariot! I really enjoy your posts and photos. They are fascinating and informative.
ReplyDeleteRam: thanks for the link.
ReplyDeleteFantastic chariot and and it's great to see all that water!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful temple, thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, such detail!
ReplyDeleteit looks beautifull,
ReplyDeleteand BTW is that temple is built on those wheel itself, as there is no foundation visible in those fotos....
Thanks for sharing.
What an exquisite Chariot. Photograph of the lake is so refreshing ! Wonderful photography :)
ReplyDelete@Irfanuddin: No No. This is not the temple but only a wooden chariot on which the processional idol of the Lord is carried. There are no pics of the temple.
ReplyDeleteVery enchanting and colorful
ReplyDeleteThe is one beautiful ratha.
ReplyDeletewonderful images
ReplyDeletemagnificient captures...awesome
ReplyDeleteTasty Appetite
beautiful photos with nice information
ReplyDeletethanks Ram Sir
beautiful photos with nice information
ReplyDeletethanks Ram Sir
The chariot is beautiful.. the intricate work-- amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThe chariot is intricately carved. Nice to learn about this Divya Desam.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information .Lovely pictures
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures...
ReplyDeleteMagnificent place...
ReplyDeleteThanks.Wanting to visit the places you describe.The pictures add to the desire
ReplyDelete@Vineeta Yashwi: Thanks for maiden visit and your sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness. What a beauty! So even wheeled things like these are called "temples". I'd have thought of it as an ambulant "altar" but I guess altar isn't really a term appropriately used for the religion. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a lovely picture
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What an amazing temple on wheels.
ReplyDeleteNot often that one hears the word, "chariot," anymore. This is quite ornate and I'm glad to hear it has been fitted with better wheels.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Sir,,, great post :)
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Amazing work on the temple chariot.
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures! the cast iron wheels mar the charm and beauty of the chariot.
ReplyDeleteI like to see the detail of the chariot...and a peaceful water pic too
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos, very original temple! and interesting information!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you I know your culture!
Have a beautiful summer!
many greetings
ferrari is nothing against that!
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lisanne
Beautiful! Good to know care has been taken to preserve it so well.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well. Visiting after a long time.
fascinating!!
ReplyDeleteI was missing you...now I know why!!! I just Love your photos and the way you explain things. Thank you. I'm a Portuguese school teacher and I've been busy...having so many things to do...
ReplyDeleteSorry to be late...but it was impossible to me to come sooner!
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ReplyDeleteThe idol's made of a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard? That's sounds interesting. Would have loved to see what that looked like. But photgraphy is not allowed inside, right.
ReplyDeleteThe Chariot looks amazing with all that work on it. I wish those iron wheels were painted brown or black, though.
I have visited Nagerkoil many times. But do not remember having visited the temple. may be I missed it.:(
ReplyDeleteA great place to visit for sure.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual!! Hope u had a great sunday!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and unusual temple! I love it! Terrific capture and thank you for the interesting information! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
That's quite an elaborate chariot. Interesting that glue can be made from sugar and mustard.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Look at the workmanship on the chariot!! It's amazing, what a piece of art!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Is this near Sucheendram temple ?
ReplyDelete@Ash: No this is a different temple called Tirupathisaram near Nagercoil.
ReplyDeleteThat Chariot is a work of art and your image captures the details so beautifully...Thomas
ReplyDeleteNamaste.....
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos/info as usual.
stay blessed.
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Lovely shots of the temple !!
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