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Short Paragraph on Thiruvannamalai Siva Temple (287 Words)

Here is your short paragraph on Thiruvannamalai Siva Temple: The Siva temple at the foot of the hill, Tiruvannamalai, 170 kilometer from Madras, is one of the largest and most famous temples of Tamil Nadu as it is the seat of the Jyothir lingam, deifying fire. This Jyothir lingam or Tejo lingam is referred to as the oldest hill on [...]

By Anushri Kapur|2015-08-24T17:25:47+05:30December 20, 2013|Temple|Comments Off

Paragraph on Teyyam Deities (411 Words)

Here is your paragraph on Teyyam Deities: Gavin Flood gives us a brief account of 'Possession' an important aspect of public ritual during Hindu festivals by the deities of the temples which are the focus of celebration. Such 'Ritual Possession' occurs most strikingly in festivals such as those of teyyam deities of Kerala. These lower-caste festivals occur throughout the Malabar [...]

By Anushri Kapur|2015-08-24T17:26:04+05:30December 20, 2013|Festival|Comments Off

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