Tag - Templetrail

From Vatapi to Mukthi: Exploring Thiruchengattankudi

“The padhigam I am going to teach you today is Angamum Vedhamum…” said my Guruji, Mrs. Shyamala Krishnadas. Later that evening, while researching that Thevaram, I came across two temple towns—Thirumarugal and Thiruchengattankudi. What brilliance the child saint Thirugnanasambandar had, composing verses that beautifully wove together two places so close to each other...

Keezh Kadambur and Mel Kadambur

 Keezh Kadambur Keezh Kadambur is about 15 min drive from Kaatumannar koil. I was excited to see the Kadambur Maaligai of Ponniyin Selvam fame. PS rasikas, I mean Kalki’s novel readers would have also been enthralled to stand at this spot where so many dramatic incidents have happened. I was hopeful, of seeing the ruins at least if not for the palace. The...