Thennangur, Thiruvannamalai
Thennangur
is a village, town panchayat located in Thiruvannamalai of Tamilnadu. Thennangur is located on State Highway 116, between Kancheepuram and Vandavasi, and is served by buses from both cities. It is 110
kilometres (68 mi) from the state capital, Chennai. The village was earlier known as Dakshina Halasyam,
and it is famous for a uniquely designed Hindu temple, Raghumayee Sametha
Pandurangan Kovil.
According
to the Hindu Puranas (myths), this village is the birthplace of the Hindu
Goddess Meenakshi. Thennangur hosts the holy Gnanananda Giri Peetam established
by Sri Haridas Giri in the name of his Guru. The Peetam along with its temple
complex attracts devotees from far and wide.
Legends
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Places of
Interest
Interesting
places to visit in Thennangur are the Sri Raghumayee Sametha Panduranga Temple,
the Sri Meenakshi Sametha Sundareswarar temple, the Sri Lakshmi Narayana Swamy
temple, the Sri Chelliamman temple, and the Brindavanams of Swami Haridoss Giri
and Swami Namananda Giri.
Panduranga Temple:
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Lakshmi Narayana Temple:
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Gnananda Giri's Peedam:
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Shrine of Sri Mahashodasi:
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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple:
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Ainthozhil Nayaki Temple:
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Connectivity
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