Structures like the Worli Sea Link and the Coastal Road, represent the modern aspects of Mumbai, but there are also places that reminds you of the history and faith of the metropolis through its old and not so old temples. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/i5uM_dXN2Vw Coastal Road Video And Prabhavati Devi or Prabha Devi temple is just one of … Continue reading Prabhadevi Temple: Uncovering Mumbai’s History and Faith ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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#MumbaiDiaries: ” A Journey through the Walkeshwar Temple Complex” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4wuGh_U_B4&t=145s Painting of VanaVasi Rama by artist Achintya Venkatesh On my second visit to the historic site nestled in the Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, I was accompanied by my friend Dr. Swaroop Dhume, whom I had met during my travels. Coincidentally, she resided in the vicinity, offering us a prime vantage point to … Continue reading #MumbaiDiaries: ” A Journey through the Walkeshwar Temple Complex” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Sweet Symphony: Exploring the Irresistible Delight of “Tirunelveli Halwa” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NejKci6WiCk If you are in Tirunelveli, a must-vist place is the Irrutakkadai. Irrutakadai in Tamizh literally means dark shop. And there it was right in front of the Nellaiappar Temple – a dark shop with minimal lighting – but oh my what a crowd in front of it and we joined too – Yes to … Continue reading Sweet Symphony: Exploring the Irresistible Delight of “Tirunelveli Halwa” ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
An Ode to the Madurai Malli/ Sambac Jasmine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYzwFsUQq_0 Do Subscribe!! Thank you. I met Thiru Mariappa outside the Nellaippar temple in Tirunelveli and he was deftly stringing these Gundu Malli flowers also known as Madurai Malli. It is also known as Sambac Jasmine or Arabian Jasmin. Madurai Malli growers say that it has a deep fragrance, thick petals, lengthiest petioles and delayed … Continue reading An Ode to the Madurai Malli/ Sambac Jasmine
Ghati Subramanya Temple: A Sacred Journey ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTGAXyAggZU At the crack of dawn, I was ready in a Batik saree from Ujjain. It had been stuck in my Mumbai wardrobe for the longest time and as I draped it, I thought I heard a rip, but couldn't find it. (Some of my readers may know that I juggle between two cities and … Continue reading Ghati Subramanya Temple: A Sacred Journey ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Kothandramar Temple, Dhanushkodi ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
(You may find some of my articles on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZxazHJMbdiC7b5HlzrSug . Will be grateful if you subscribe) https://youtube.com/shorts/0CPxBt6lpqI?si=zxbLtsPAXGTBal34 In early 2021, we took a drive from Bangalore to Madurai. We traversed through Thripullani, Rameswaram, and then to Dhanushkodi. It was a beautiful day as we reached the southern tip if India. Just before … Continue reading Kothandramar Temple, Dhanushkodi ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
#KumbakonamTrails, Brihadishvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
After our visit to Thirukadaiyur, we did a bit of cross-country driving to reach the famed Brihadeshwara temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. It took us about an hour and 45 minutes to get there. And when we reached there, needless to say, what I saw took my breath away. What I saw was testimony to one … Continue reading #KumbakonamTrails, Brihadishvara Temple, Gangaikonda Cholapuram ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukkadaiyur ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1LR23UXAJY This is the YouTube video -you could check out While on the Kumbakonam series of temples, we had the grace of God to visit the Amritaghateshwara-Abirami temple too. We drove from the Vaitheeswaran koil, or temple, that I have yet to write about. It is simply referred to as the Abirami temple and is … Continue reading Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukkadaiyur ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Kumbakonam Diaries: Mantra Koodam – A CGH Earth property- A Review ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Usually, on a pilgrimage, we keep our stay very functional and practical. But this time, we were undertaking a pilgrimage after my husband’s 60th birthday, and as the occasion demanded, we decided to indulge ourselves too and booked ourselves at Mantra Koodam , a CGH Earth owned resort in the Veppathur village, on the outskirts … Continue reading Kumbakonam Diaries: Mantra Koodam – A CGH Earth property- A Review ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Kumbakonam Diaries – The Thirunaraiyur Mangala Saneeswaran Temple ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
Close to the Nachiyar Kovil (my previous post) is the Thrunaraiyur is dedicated to Ramanathaswamy and the Goddess is called by Parvatha Vardhini. After visiting the Nachiyar Kovil, I wanted to visit this temple. This temple is on the Kumbakonam- Kudavasal Road. The main deity in this temple is Lord Shiva as Ramanathaswamy and the … Continue reading Kumbakonam Diaries – The Thirunaraiyur Mangala Saneeswaran Temple ©Sangeeta Venkatesh
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