LORD GANESH TEMPLES WORLD WIDE
Enumerate all the Ganesh temples is really a hard task. Indeed, the Beloved Hindu God looks well known in a very large number of countries. Maybe it's a consequence of the indian diapora throughout the world. However, we feel pleased to suppose that this benevolent deity, always helpful to anxious and suffering people, is more and more loved and prayed by an increasing number of worshippers. Of course, religious intolerance, so frequent nowadays, prevent His images and cult to spread abroad. And yet, temples dedicated to Ganesh can be found in each and every democratic country which respect the individual choice of faith.
In a first part, of course most extensive, are quoted many Ganesh temples in India. Then are indicated those in South-East Asian countries where the Ganesh worship has been practised for the last 1000 years or more. To end with the matter, is given a short panorama of western countries, among which the United States, where many Hindu temples have been built.
When possible, we give the Web site adress (URL) of the temple.
Âraswalli (District Shrikakulam) A shrine of Ganapati is present in the Sûrya temple
Bhadrachalam : There are about twenty five temples of different deities in the vicinity of the main Shrî Ram temple on the banks of river Godavari. One of them is a Ganesh temple.
Draksharama : Ganesh temple
Kalahasti (Chittur taluka). The presiding deity here is Lord Shiva. A temple of "Patala Vinâyaka" is located underground in its courtyard.
Kanipakam (Chittur taluka). This Sri-varasiddi-Vinayaka Swamy temple is located on the banks of Bahuda river in Irala mandal, 12 km from Chittoor. It was constructed in the llth century CE by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara. http://www.kanipakamvinayaka.org/maintemple.html
Rayadurg, near Bellary (Anantapur District) : Dhasha Bhuja Ganapathi temple, very famous and very old. There is one of the rarest statue of Lord Vigneshwara with ten shoulders. It was carved out from a 4m high monolithic stone.
Vijayawada : There are many hills to its east. An idol of Ganapati is located in one of the cave temples in these hills.
Bhadrachalam : There are about twenty five temples of different deities in the vicinity of the main Shrî Ram temple on the banks of river Godavari. One of them is a Ganesh temple.
Draksharama : Ganesh temple
Kalahasti (Chittur taluka). The presiding deity here is Lord Shiva. A temple of "Patala Vinâyaka" is located underground in its courtyard.
Kanipakam (Chittur taluka). This Sri-varasiddi-Vinayaka Swamy temple is located on the banks of Bahuda river in Irala mandal, 12 km from Chittoor. It was constructed in the llth century CE by the Chola king Kulothunga Chola I and was expanded further in 1336 by the Emperors of Vijayanagara. http://www.kanipakamvinayaka.org/maintemple.html
Rayadurg, near Bellary (Anantapur District) : Dhasha Bhuja Ganapathi temple, very famous and very old. There is one of the rarest statue of Lord Vigneshwara with ten shoulders. It was carved out from a 4m high monolithic stone.
Vijayawada : There are many hills to its east. An idol of Ganapati is located in one of the cave temples in these hills.
Temple of Shrî Siddhi Buddhi Vinâyaka, AB Block, Sarogini Nagar
One can see, in a mandapa of this modern temple, 34 Ganesh forms, of whose Simha Ganapati (Ganapati riding on a lion), different from the five-head Heramba Ganapati. In the same temple, there is also a rare blue-colored Vaishnava Ganapati (Krishna's color). In three of His hands, He holds the conch, the chakra and the mace, typical emblems of Visnu indeed. The fourth hand shows the abhaya mudra.
Web site : http://www.vinayaka.org/
One can see, in a mandapa of this modern temple, 34 Ganesh forms, of whose Simha Ganapati (Ganapati riding on a lion), different from the five-head Heramba Ganapati. In the same temple, there is also a rare blue-colored Vaishnava Ganapati (Krishna's color). In three of His hands, He holds the conch, the chakra and the mace, typical emblems of Visnu indeed. The fourth hand shows the abhaya mudra.
Web site : http://www.vinayaka.org/
Mumbay : Shri Siddhivinayak, Prabhadevi temple. The most important Ganesh temple in Mumbay.
Web site ; http://www.siddhivinayak.org/start.asp
Devotees come in big numbers on every Tuesday and on Chaturthi. Original small temple is now renovated
Mumbay : Siddhi Vinayaka temple, Jetha Kapad Mkt
Borivli (Greater Mumbay) : Shri Ganapati temple, Vazira Naka. Idol is unborn (swayambhu) spiritually awakened place
Dadar (Greater Mumbay) : Udyan Ganapati temple, Shivaji Park
Goregaon (Greater Mumbay). Ganapati temple. This temple has celebrated its centenary year in 1996.
Web site ; http://www.siddhivinayak.org/start.asp
Devotees come in big numbers on every Tuesday and on Chaturthi. Original small temple is now renovated
Mumbay : Siddhi Vinayaka temple, Jetha Kapad Mkt
Borivli (Greater Mumbay) : Shri Ganapati temple, Vazira Naka. Idol is unborn (swayambhu) spiritually awakened place
Dadar (Greater Mumbay) : Udyan Ganapati temple, Shivaji Park
Goregaon (Greater Mumbay). Ganapati temple. This temple has celebrated its centenary year in 1996.
Besant Nagar
Sri Varasiddhi Vinayakar Sath Sangam, E-96/A, 3rd Avenue, phone 24464062 (Periamedu).
Web site : http://www.varasiddhivinayakar.com/
Sri Varasiddhi Vinayakar Sath Sangam, E-96/A, 3rd Avenue, phone 24464062 (Periamedu).
Web site : http://www.varasiddhivinayakar.com/
Choolaimedu
Bala Kailasa Vinayagar temple, Nelson Manickam Road
Thirupalli Vinayagar temple, Thiruvalluvarpuram
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Choolai High Road
Bala Kailasa Vinayagar temple, Nelson Manickam Road
Thirupalli Vinayagar temple, Thiruvalluvarpuram
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Choolai High Road
Egmore
Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Rukumani Lakshmipathy Salai. Main deity : Karpaga Vinayagar
Selva Vinayagar temple, Poosala Kangu Street
Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Rukumani Lakshmipathy Salai. Main deity : Karpaga Vinayagar
Selva Vinayagar temple, Poosala Kangu Street
Flower Bazar
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Venkatachala Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, other deities : Adhikara Nandi, Chandeswara, Five different forms of Vinayagar, Krishna, Mahishasuramardini, Visalakshi, Vishnu, Viswanatha
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Venkatachala Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, other deities : Adhikara Nandi, Chandeswara, Five different forms of Vinayagar, Krishna, Mahishasuramardini, Visalakshi, Vishnu, Viswanatha
George Town
Anantha Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Badala Vinayagar temple, Achrappan Street
Chengazhunir Pillaiyar temple, Mint Street. Main deity : Ganapathy, also called Sembadava Pillaiyar. Other deities :
Chindhathri Vinayagar temple, N.S.C. Bose Road. Main deity : Vinayagar, Kollur Amman, Murugan with Valli and Devanai
Gnana Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Illakadu Vinayagar temple, Varada Muthiyappan Street
Irattai Pillayar temple, Mint Street. Main deity : Ganapathy, two images of the deity
Ishta Siddi Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Kamala Vinayagar temple, Mint Street. Main deity : Kamala Vinayagar
Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street. Main deity : Vinayagar
Nagappa Chadurthi Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Nattu Pillaiyar temple, Mint Street. Main deity. Vinayagar, also called Nattu Selva Vinayagar. Other deities : Mariamman also called Padaivittu Amman, Muruga, Nataraja
Pillaiyar temple, Geils Street (same Mint Street ?)
Selva Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Murugan, Navagrahas, Shiva
Siddi Vinayagar temple, Agragaram Street
Sundara Vinayagar temple, Mint Street
Varna Pillaiyar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Veda Vinayagar temple, Amman Koil Street
Vellai Vinayagar temple, Geils Street
Vinayagar temple, N.S.C. Bose Road, Near Flower Bazar Police Station
Vinayagar temple, Achrappan Street
Vinayagar temple, Mint Street
Anantha Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Badala Vinayagar temple, Achrappan Street
Chengazhunir Pillaiyar temple, Mint Street. Main deity : Ganapathy, also called Sembadava Pillaiyar. Other deities :
Chindhathri Vinayagar temple, N.S.C. Bose Road. Main deity : Vinayagar, Kollur Amman, Murugan with Valli and Devanai
Gnana Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Illakadu Vinayagar temple, Varada Muthiyappan Street
Irattai Pillayar temple, Mint Street. Main deity : Ganapathy, two images of the deity
Ishta Siddi Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Kamala Vinayagar temple, Mint Street. Main deity : Kamala Vinayagar
Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street. Main deity : Vinayagar
Nagappa Chadurthi Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Nattu Pillaiyar temple, Mint Street. Main deity. Vinayagar, also called Nattu Selva Vinayagar. Other deities : Mariamman also called Padaivittu Amman, Muruga, Nataraja
Pillaiyar temple, Geils Street (same Mint Street ?)
Selva Vinayagar temple, Thambu Chetty Street. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Murugan, Navagrahas, Shiva
Siddi Vinayagar temple, Agragaram Street
Sundara Vinayagar temple, Mint Street
Varna Pillaiyar temple, Thambu Chetty Street
Veda Vinayagar temple, Amman Koil Street
Vellai Vinayagar temple, Geils Street
Vinayagar temple, N.S.C. Bose Road, Near Flower Bazar Police Station
Vinayagar temple, Achrappan Street
Vinayagar temple, Mint Street
Kilpauk
Nava Sakthi Vinayagar temple, New Aavadi Road
Vara Siddhi Vinayagar temple, Kilpauk Gardens
Nava Sakthi Vinayagar temple, New Aavadi Road
Vara Siddhi Vinayagar temple, Kilpauk Gardens
KK Nagar
Sakthi Vinayagar temple, P.T Rajan Salai. Main deity : Sakthi Vinayagar
Valampuri Murti Vinayagar temple, Ashok Pillar Road
Sakthi Vinayagar temple, P.T Rajan Salai. Main deity : Sakthi Vinayagar
Valampuri Murti Vinayagar temple, Ashok Pillar Road
Kodambakkam
Sundara Vinayagar, Ventachalapathy, Sarathambal temple, Arcot Road. Main deity : Vinayagar, Venkatachalapathy, Sarathambal
Nava Sakthi Vinayagar temple, 4th Cross, United India Colony
Sundara Vinayagar, Ventachalapathy, Sarathambal temple, Arcot Road. Main deity : Vinayagar, Venkatachalapathy, Sarathambal
Nava Sakthi Vinayagar temple, 4th Cross, United India Colony
Korattur
Siddi Vinayagar temple, Anna Street
Siddi Vinayagar temple, Anna Street
Korukkupet
Chidambara Vinayagar Nagathamman temple. Main deity : Vinayagar. Other deities : Nagathamman
Chidambara Vinayagar Nagathamman temple. Main deity : Vinayagar. Other deities : Nagathamman
Kotturpuram
Veera Sakthi Vinayagar temple, near Kotturpuram Bridge. Main deity : Vinayagar
Veera Sakthi Vinayagar temple, near Kotturpuram Bridge. Main deity : Vinayagar
Kuralagam
Arul Sakthi Vinayagar temple, N.S.C. Bose Road, Near Kuralagam
Arul Sakthi Vinayagar temple, N.S.C. Bose Road, Near Kuralagam
Malakpet
Mahaganapathy temple. Main deity : Mahaganapathy
Mahaganapathy temple. Main deity : Mahaganapathy
Mambalam
Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Eswaran Koil Street
Vallabha Maha Ganapathy temple, Arya Gauda Salai, West Mambalam. Main deity : Maha Ganapathy
Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Eswaran Koil Street
Vallabha Maha Ganapathy temple, Arya Gauda Salai, West Mambalam. Main deity : Maha Ganapathy
Muthialpet
Shanmuga Pillaiyar temple. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Angala Parameswari, Chandeswara, Dhanavritti Amman, Manikkavachakar, Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Siva, Sivakami, Viswanatha
Shanmuga Pillaiyar temple. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Angala Parameswari, Chandeswara, Dhanavritti Amman, Manikkavachakar, Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Siva, Sivakami, Viswanatha
Mylapore
Chengazhunir Pillaiyar temple, Chengalunir Pillayar Temple Street. Main deity : Vinayagar. 100 years old
Gnanajyothi Narthana Vinayagar temple, M.K. Amman Koil Street. Main deity : Vinayagar in a dance posture. About 60 years old
Kuthadum Pillayar temple, Chitrakulam North Street
Mavadi Vinayagar temple, Mavadi Vinayaka Temple Street. Main deity : Vinayagar. 100 years old
Nava Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Luz, 1967
Paripurna Vinayagar temple, Paripurna Vinayagar Temple Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, 130 years old
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Prasanna Vinayaka Temple Street
Sadaladum Varasiddi Vinayagar temple, Pidariyar Koil Street
Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Royapettah High Road
Selva Vinayagar temple
Sidderi Vinayaga temple, Kesava Perumal Koil Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, also called Mahaganapati and Chitturai Ganapati. 300 years old
Siddi Vigneswara temple. Main deity : Vigneshwar
Sundara Vinayagar temple
Thenkur Selva Vinayagar temple (300 years old, part of Vellishvarar temple). Mandavalli Street
Vadakur Selva Vinayagar temple, Nattu Suburayan Street
Vara Siddhi Vinayagar temple, M.K. Amman Koil Street
Vempadi Vinayagar temple
Vinaiteertha Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Prasanna Vinayaka Temple Street.
Ayathurai Arulmigu Gnyanasundara Vinayaka temple, at the junction of St.Mary's Road and R.K.Math Road. Main deity : Vinayagar, Other deities : Kailasanathar, Muniswarar, Nagathamman, Nalvar, Nataraja, Saneeswaran, Subramania. Built 400 years ago
Chengazhunir Pillaiyar temple, Chengalunir Pillayar Temple Street. Main deity : Vinayagar. 100 years old
Gnanajyothi Narthana Vinayagar temple, M.K. Amman Koil Street. Main deity : Vinayagar in a dance posture. About 60 years old
Kuthadum Pillayar temple, Chitrakulam North Street
Mavadi Vinayagar temple, Mavadi Vinayaka Temple Street. Main deity : Vinayagar. 100 years old
Nava Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Luz, 1967
Paripurna Vinayagar temple, Paripurna Vinayagar Temple Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, 130 years old
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Prasanna Vinayaka Temple Street
Sadaladum Varasiddi Vinayagar temple, Pidariyar Koil Street
Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Royapettah High Road
Selva Vinayagar temple
Sidderi Vinayaga temple, Kesava Perumal Koil Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, also called Mahaganapati and Chitturai Ganapati. 300 years old
Siddi Vigneswara temple. Main deity : Vigneshwar
Sundara Vinayagar temple
Thenkur Selva Vinayagar temple (300 years old, part of Vellishvarar temple). Mandavalli Street
Vadakur Selva Vinayagar temple, Nattu Suburayan Street
Vara Siddhi Vinayagar temple, M.K. Amman Koil Street
Vempadi Vinayagar temple
Vinaiteertha Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Prasanna Vinayaka Temple Street.
Ayathurai Arulmigu Gnyanasundara Vinayaka temple, at the junction of St.Mary's Road and R.K.Math Road. Main deity : Vinayagar, Other deities : Kailasanathar, Muniswarar, Nagathamman, Nalvar, Nataraja, Saneeswaran, Subramania. Built 400 years ago
Nandanam
Bala Vinayagar temple, Turn Bull's Road. Main deity : Bala Vinayagar, Other deities : Hanuman, Muruga, Navagrahas, Siva, Vishnu
Balaganapathy temple, 5th Main Road, Near Boston Matriculation School. Main deity : Balaganapathy. Other deities : Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Navagraha
Bala Vinayagar temple, Turn Bull's Road. Main deity : Bala Vinayagar, Other deities : Hanuman, Muruga, Navagrahas, Siva, Vishnu
Balaganapathy temple, 5th Main Road, Near Boston Matriculation School. Main deity : Balaganapathy. Other deities : Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Navagraha
Nanganallur
Vara Siddhi Vinayagar temple
Vinayagar temple, Vadapalani. The first and foremost sight is accorded to Vinayaka Bhagwan, whose shrine facing south greets the visitors first. No sooner one crosses the portal, he sees the enchanting Vinayaka image in sitting posture beckoning his attention, in a mini-shrine with the Mûshika image outside and opposite the garbha griha. Several other mini-shrines for divinities like Mahalakshmi, Meenakshi, Valli Devasena, Sametha Subrahmanya, Chandikeswar, Dakshinamurthi, Bhairava, Chokkanathar etc are scattered here and there.
Vara Siddhi Vinayagar temple
Vinayagar temple, Vadapalani. The first and foremost sight is accorded to Vinayaka Bhagwan, whose shrine facing south greets the visitors first. No sooner one crosses the portal, he sees the enchanting Vinayaka image in sitting posture beckoning his attention, in a mini-shrine with the Mûshika image outside and opposite the garbha griha. Several other mini-shrines for divinities like Mahalakshmi, Meenakshi, Valli Devasena, Sametha Subrahmanya, Chandikeswar, Dakshinamurthi, Bhairava, Chokkanathar etc are scattered here and there.
Nungambakkam
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Rama Naicken Street. Main deity : Vinayagar
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, Rama Naicken Street. Main deity : Vinayagar
Perambur
Chintamani Vinayagar temple
Chintamani Vinayagar temple
Purasavakkam
Sumuga Vinayagar temple, Gangadhareshwar Temple Street, Purasavakkam
Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Vellala Salai, Off. Alagappa Road. Main deity : Karpaga Vinayagar
Sumuga Vinayagar temple, Gangadhareshwar Temple Street, Purasavakkam
Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Vellala Salai, Off. Alagappa Road. Main deity : Karpaga Vinayagar
Royapettah
Manicka Vinayagar temple
Mahaganapathy temple. Main deity : Mahaganapathy
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Pudupet Garden Street Siddi Buddhi Vinayagar, Sundareswarar temple. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Sundareswarar
Manicka Vinayagar temple
Mahaganapathy temple. Main deity : Mahaganapathy
Prasana Vinayagar temple, Pudupet Garden Street Siddi Buddhi Vinayagar, Sundareswarar temple. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Sundareswarar
Royapuram
Kamala Vinayagar temple, M.C. Road
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple
Kamala Vinayagar temple, M.C. Road
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple
Sadaipet
Mutchanthi Siddi Vinayagar temple, Pillayar Koil Street
Selva Vinayagar temple, V.S. Mudali Street
Santhana Vinayagar temple, Old Mambalam Road
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, V.V. Koil Street
Mutchanthi Siddi Vinayagar temple, Pillayar Koil Street
Selva Vinayagar temple, V.S. Mudali Street
Santhana Vinayagar temple, Old Mambalam Road
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, V.V. Koil Street
Shenoi Nagar
Om Sivasakthi Vinayagar temple, Link Road
Selva Vinayagar temple, Pillayar Koil Street
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, 8th Cross Street. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Balasubramaniyar, Durgai, Jalakandeswarar, Kankandeswarar, Karumariamman, Navagrahas
Om Sivasakthi Vinayagar temple, Link Road
Selva Vinayagar temple, Pillayar Koil Street
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, 8th Cross Street. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Balasubramaniyar, Durgai, Jalakandeswarar, Kankandeswarar, Karumariamman, Navagrahas
T. Nagar
Asuvada Vriksha Vinayagar temple
Selva Vinayagar temple, Pondy Bazar
Vinayagar temple, Usman Road
Asuvada Vriksha Vinayagar temple
Selva Vinayagar temple, Pondy Bazar
Vinayagar temple, Usman Road
Teynampet
Siva Vinayagar temple, DMS Campus
Siva Vinayagar temple, DMS Campus
Thiruvanmiyur
Mankani Vinayagar temple, Valmiki Nagar. Main deity : Vinayagar, Other deities : Anjaneya, Ayyappa, Balaji, Muruga, Navagraha
Mankani Vinayagar temple, Valmiki Nagar. Main deity : Vinayagar, Other deities : Anjaneya, Ayyappa, Balaji, Muruga, Navagraha
Thiruvotriyur
Siddi Vinayagar temple, T.H. Road. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Arunagirinathar, Ayyappa, Bhudevi, Chandrasekara, Dakshinamurthy, Didikachakra Pillaiyar, Durgalakshmi, Ekambaranathar, Kamakshi Amman, Muruga, Navagrahas, Poornai, Porkalai, Saint Pattinathar, Sridevi, Srinivasa. Built between 1925 and 1958
Siddi Vinayagar temple, T.H. Road. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Arunagirinathar, Ayyappa, Bhudevi, Chandrasekara, Dakshinamurthy, Didikachakra Pillaiyar, Durgalakshmi, Ekambaranathar, Kamakshi Amman, Muruga, Navagrahas, Poornai, Porkalai, Saint Pattinathar, Sridevi, Srinivasa. Built between 1925 and 1958
Triplicane
Arasadi Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Big Street
Paripurna Vinayagar temple, Pillayar Koil Street
Sundara Vinayagar temple, Sundara Murthy Vinayagar Koil Street
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, BV Naicken Street
Arasadi Karpaga Vinayagar temple, Big Street
Paripurna Vinayagar temple, Pillayar Koil Street
Sundara Vinayagar temple, Sundara Murthy Vinayagar Koil Street
Vara Sakthi Vinayagar temple, BV Naicken Street
Vannarapet
Siddi Vinayagar temple, near Washermanpet Post Office. Main deity : Vinayakar, other deities : Adi Sankara, Anjaneya, Ayyappa, Bhudevi, Dandayudhapani, Durgalakshmi, Ekambareswar, Kamakshi Amman, Kothandaramar, Nataraja, Navagrahas, Raghavendra, Ramanujar, Ranganatha, Sivakami, Sridevi, Srinivasa, Subramania, Surya, Venugopalaswami
Bala Vinayaga Chamundeswari Prasanna Venkatesa Kothanda Ramaswamy temple, Perambalu Chetty Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, Chamundeswari, Venkatesa and Kothanda Rama. Other deities : Baleswar, Baleswari
Bala Vinayagar temple, Perambalu Chetty Street. Main deity : Bala Vinayagar, Other deities : Balamba, Chamundeswari, Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Paleswarar
Siddi Vinayagar temple, near Washermanpet Post Office. Main deity : Vinayakar, other deities : Adi Sankara, Anjaneya, Ayyappa, Bhudevi, Dandayudhapani, Durgalakshmi, Ekambareswar, Kamakshi Amman, Kothandaramar, Nataraja, Navagrahas, Raghavendra, Ramanujar, Ranganatha, Sivakami, Sridevi, Srinivasa, Subramania, Surya, Venugopalaswami
Bala Vinayaga Chamundeswari Prasanna Venkatesa Kothanda Ramaswamy temple, Perambalu Chetty Street. Main deity : Vinayagar, Chamundeswari, Venkatesa and Kothanda Rama. Other deities : Baleswar, Baleswari
Bala Vinayagar temple, Perambalu Chetty Street. Main deity : Bala Vinayagar, Other deities : Balamba, Chamundeswari, Murugan with Valli and Devanai, Paleswarar
West Tambaram
Selva Vinayagar temple. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Kothandaramar
Selva Vinayagar temple. Main deity : Vinayagar; other deities : Kothandaramar
Chidambaram : Katpaka Vinayaka temple
Coimbatore : Eachanari Vinayagar temple, main deity : Vinayagar. The temple is among the oldest one in Coimbatore and dates back to 1500 A.D.The moolavar at this temple was actually meant for Perur Patteshwarar temple and since it got struck on its way from Madurai, Eachnari became the blessed place. The deity's height is 6 feet and the width is 3 feet and is one of the biggest in South India. The last kumbabishekam was performed in 1990.
Ganapati Agraharam (near Kumbakonam) : Ganapathy temple
Ganapati Agraharam (near Kumbakonam) : Ganapathy temple
Karaikudi (Ramanathapuram District) : Pillayarpatti or Karpaga Vinayakar temple. This image of Ganesha is familiar to anyone of Tamil origin; however, only a few know that this image is found in the rock cut Karpaka Vinayakar Shrine at Pillayarpatti near Karaikkudi, one of the oldest Cave Temples (Rock Cut) temples of Tamil Nadu. Situated between Karaikkudi and Pudukkottai, Pillayarpatti is named after "Pillayar", the Tamil name for Ganesha. This ancient temple also houses rock cut images of Shiva, Lingodbhava and others.
Deities : Karpaka Vinayakar or Desi Vinayaka Pillaiyar is the presiding deity; he is portrayed with two arms and a trunk curled towards his right in the valampuri mode. This six feet tall image of Ganesha is a bas-relief in a cave excavated from a big rock, now behind the temple. Tiruveesar is a Shiva Lingam carved in a similar manner. Other deities in the temple include Marudankudi Eesar and his consort Vaadaamalar Mangai.
Antiquity : Over 15 inscriptions are found within the temple, that help establish the age of the temple. The Stalapuranam published by the temple classifies the growth of this temple into three distinct stages. The first stage goes back in time by about 1600 years. During this period, the innermost rock cut shrines housing Karpaka Vinayakar and Tiruveesar came into being. The uniqueness of the image of Ganesha is one factor testifying this date; the characters used in the temple inscriptions also help establish this date. The pillars within the shrine are of pre-Pallava origin. The Pallavas were prolific builders of rock cut temples (Mahabalipuram, Mahendravadi, Mamandur, Mandakapattu, Seeyamangalam, Namakkal, Tiruchi, Nartamalai, Kudumiyanmalai, Tirukkokarnam, Tirumeyyam, Peraiyur, Malayadipatti, Tirukolakkudi, Kunrakkudi etc.). A number of these can be traced to Mahendravarman I (615 - 630 AD) and Narasimhavarman I (630 - 668 AD). However, the inscriptions at Pillayarpatti date further back to the 4th century AD. Also, given the location of the temple in the Pandya kingdom, it would only be logical to associate Pandya patronage to this temple, especially in the light of Pandya patronage at the Kazhugumalai temple not too far from here. There are several inscriptions within this temple that date back to the period between 1091 AD and 1238 AD, making it apparent that the Pillayarpatti Nagarattar became the custodians of the temple during the 13th century AD during the second growth phase of this temple, when Vimanam and Rajagopuram were built. The third phase of growth is much more recent and it involved the repair, rebuilding and refurbishment of the entire temple complex, including the renovation of the temple tank. The tank and the two Raja Gopuram provide an attractive approach to the temple, in this rather remote town of Pillayarpatti.
Worship protocol : Each day, five worship services are offered to the presiding deity, commencing at 6 am, and closing down at 9 pm. During the fourth phase of each lunar half month, Pillayar is taken in procession around the temple.
Festivals : The grandest of festivals is Ganesh Chaturti in the month of Aug - September, where a ten day celebration brings much gaiety to this temple town. Each day's celebration is marked by much splendor as Pillayar is taken in procession around town on several of his mounts, as are the other Pancha Murthys. The ninth day of the festival is marked by a chariot procession. In addition, the ten day festival in the month of Vaikasi (May - June) is held in honor of Kongu Nachiyamman, a village deity whose processional image is also housed here. The Margazhi Tiruvadirai festival is celebrated in honor of Nataraja and Sivakami (Dec - Jan).
Nearby attractions : Pudukkottai houses the Gokarneswarar Temple, Kunnakudi houses and the hill temple of Shanmukhanathar.
Deities : Karpaka Vinayakar or Desi Vinayaka Pillaiyar is the presiding deity; he is portrayed with two arms and a trunk curled towards his right in the valampuri mode. This six feet tall image of Ganesha is a bas-relief in a cave excavated from a big rock, now behind the temple. Tiruveesar is a Shiva Lingam carved in a similar manner. Other deities in the temple include Marudankudi Eesar and his consort Vaadaamalar Mangai.
Antiquity : Over 15 inscriptions are found within the temple, that help establish the age of the temple. The Stalapuranam published by the temple classifies the growth of this temple into three distinct stages. The first stage goes back in time by about 1600 years. During this period, the innermost rock cut shrines housing Karpaka Vinayakar and Tiruveesar came into being. The uniqueness of the image of Ganesha is one factor testifying this date; the characters used in the temple inscriptions also help establish this date. The pillars within the shrine are of pre-Pallava origin. The Pallavas were prolific builders of rock cut temples (Mahabalipuram, Mahendravadi, Mamandur, Mandakapattu, Seeyamangalam, Namakkal, Tiruchi, Nartamalai, Kudumiyanmalai, Tirukkokarnam, Tirumeyyam, Peraiyur, Malayadipatti, Tirukolakkudi, Kunrakkudi etc.). A number of these can be traced to Mahendravarman I (615 - 630 AD) and Narasimhavarman I (630 - 668 AD). However, the inscriptions at Pillayarpatti date further back to the 4th century AD. Also, given the location of the temple in the Pandya kingdom, it would only be logical to associate Pandya patronage to this temple, especially in the light of Pandya patronage at the Kazhugumalai temple not too far from here. There are several inscriptions within this temple that date back to the period between 1091 AD and 1238 AD, making it apparent that the Pillayarpatti Nagarattar became the custodians of the temple during the 13th century AD during the second growth phase of this temple, when Vimanam and Rajagopuram were built. The third phase of growth is much more recent and it involved the repair, rebuilding and refurbishment of the entire temple complex, including the renovation of the temple tank. The tank and the two Raja Gopuram provide an attractive approach to the temple, in this rather remote town of Pillayarpatti.
Worship protocol : Each day, five worship services are offered to the presiding deity, commencing at 6 am, and closing down at 9 pm. During the fourth phase of each lunar half month, Pillayar is taken in procession around the temple.
Festivals : The grandest of festivals is Ganesh Chaturti in the month of Aug - September, where a ten day celebration brings much gaiety to this temple town. Each day's celebration is marked by much splendor as Pillayar is taken in procession around town on several of his mounts, as are the other Pancha Murthys. The ninth day of the festival is marked by a chariot procession. In addition, the ten day festival in the month of Vaikasi (May - June) is held in honor of Kongu Nachiyamman, a village deity whose processional image is also housed here. The Margazhi Tiruvadirai festival is celebrated in honor of Nataraja and Sivakami (Dec - Jan).
Nearby attractions : Pudukkottai houses the Gokarneswarar Temple, Kunnakudi houses and the hill temple of Shanmukhanathar.
Kalati : Manjanti Vinayaka temple
Kudantai Kirkoddam : Gangai Ganapati temple
Kumbakonam : Karumbayiram Vinayagar temple. It is located near Varaha Perumal Kovil and to the northwest of Kumbeshvar Kovil. Varaha Pillayar is one of his names. Legend declares that Vishnu to rescue Vedas from Asuras took the form of a Boar (Varaha) and before embarking on his mission worshipped this Vinayagar. A merchant brought in a cart a bundle of sugarcane to sell. As night felt, he stationed the cart and took rest. Vinayagar went to him and asked for one sugarcane but the merchant refused. The next morning, the merchant to his horror found all the sugar canes bitter. He grew wise and prayed to Vinayaga. The sweet taste was restored. Hence, he got the name Karumbayiram Vinayagar.
Kumbakonam : Adikampatta Vinayagar temple. Located on the road to Tanjore to the southwest of Kumbheshvar Temple. Kampatta means mint and gold coins were minted in this place during early Chola period. It is also known as Malati Vanam. Ananda Nidhi is the name of the goddess. Images of Sekkilar and Mangaiarkarasi are seen here.
Kumbakonam : Kurumbithar Vinayak temple. This Vinayak is also called as Sudha Ganesh. At the time when Amrita (heavenly nectar) was not coming out of the sea, Gods consecrated a Ganesh idol here at Kumbhakonam and worshipped him and prayed for their success. Ganesh was pleased and gods got the Amrita from the sea.
Kumbakonam : Uchchipillayar temple. It is in front of the Someshvar temple and behind the Nageshvara shrine. It is so called as he is at the top of a mound. Being in a busy bazar street, he draws huge crowds.
Madurai : The Mukkuruni Pillaiyar, inside the huge Meenakshi Temple complex in Madurai
Mayapuram : Mayuresha Vinayaka temple
Nagapattinam : A five-headed Ganesha (Pancha Mukha Vinayaka) mounted on a lion resides at Nagapattinam
Pillaiyarpatti : see Karaikudi
Pondicherry : Manakkula Vinayagar (Pillaiyar) temple
Ponneri (Dt Thiruvallur) : Vinayagar temple near Ponneri in Nandyampakkam Athippattu.
Salem : Rajaganapathy temple
Senpakkam : Temple of eleven Svayambhu Ganesha
Sirkazhi : Aapattukatta Vinayaka temple
Thanjavur : Vallabha Vinayagar temple
Tiruchenkâtankudi (near Nannilam) : Vatapi Ganapati temple. This place is home to the Tevara Shivastalam Ganapatishvaram. It has been revered by the hymns of the Tamil Saivite Saints of the 1st millennium AD. This temple also hosts an image of Vatapi Ganapati, brought back from Badami, the Chalukyan capital then known as Vatapi - by Sirutondar, a general of the then Pallava monarch (circa 7th century CE). The famous kriti Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje by the composer Mutthuswamy Deekshitar, in the Karnatic music idiom salutes this deity. Legend has it that Ganapati worshipped Shiva here for the sin of having killed the demon Gajamukhasura. The elephant faced demon Gajamukhasura, who had received a boon of immortality (subject to certain caveats) from Shiva, caused untold suffering to humans from his self made capital at Matangapuram. The elephant faced God Ganapati, vanquished the demon with his broken right tusk. The land here is believed to have turned red, thanks to the blood spilled by the demon, and hence the name Tiruchenkâtankudi in Tamil. Although the presiding deity here is Shiva, Ganapati receives the first place of honor. Ganapati's worshipping Shiva is enacted in the form of a grand festival in the tamil month of Margazhi.
Tiruchirappalli : See Trichy
Tiruinnampar : Nirutana Vinayaka temple
Tirukkachyur : Talamula Vinayaka, Karukkadi Vinayaka temple
Tirukkadavur : Kallavarana Pillaiyar temple
Tirukkaruvil : Kadukkai Vinayaka temple
Tirukoddaiyur : Kodi Vinayaka temple
Tirukonarnam : Maha Ganapati temple
Tirumakaral : Poyya Vinayaka temple
Tirumalapadi : Sundara Ganapati temple
Tirumaraikadu : Veeragati Vinayaka temple
Tirumuruganpundi : Kuppidu Pillaiyar temple
Tirunaddiyatankudi : Kaikaddi Vinayaka temple
Tirunallur : Salakkirama Vinayaka temple
Tirunallaru : Sorna Vinayaka temple
Tirunaraiyur : Polla Pillaiyar temple
Tiruntutevankudi :Karkadaka Vinayaka temple
Tirupattur : Maya Pillaiyar temple
Tiruppanaiyur : Tunaiyirunta Pillaiyar temple
Tiruppurampayam : Piralayangkatta Pillaiyar temple
Tiruvaiyaru : Adi Vinayaka temple
Tiruvalam : Valam Vanda Vinayaka temple
Tiruvalamsuli : Vellai Pillaiyar temple
Tiruvavur : see Vatapi Vinayaka at Tiruchenkâtankudi
Tiruvaduturai : Sivaprakasa Vinayaka temple
Kudantai Kirkoddam : Gangai Ganapati temple
Kumbakonam : Karumbayiram Vinayagar temple. It is located near Varaha Perumal Kovil and to the northwest of Kumbeshvar Kovil. Varaha Pillayar is one of his names. Legend declares that Vishnu to rescue Vedas from Asuras took the form of a Boar (Varaha) and before embarking on his mission worshipped this Vinayagar. A merchant brought in a cart a bundle of sugarcane to sell. As night felt, he stationed the cart and took rest. Vinayagar went to him and asked for one sugarcane but the merchant refused. The next morning, the merchant to his horror found all the sugar canes bitter. He grew wise and prayed to Vinayaga. The sweet taste was restored. Hence, he got the name Karumbayiram Vinayagar.
Kumbakonam : Adikampatta Vinayagar temple. Located on the road to Tanjore to the southwest of Kumbheshvar Temple. Kampatta means mint and gold coins were minted in this place during early Chola period. It is also known as Malati Vanam. Ananda Nidhi is the name of the goddess. Images of Sekkilar and Mangaiarkarasi are seen here.
Kumbakonam : Kurumbithar Vinayak temple. This Vinayak is also called as Sudha Ganesh. At the time when Amrita (heavenly nectar) was not coming out of the sea, Gods consecrated a Ganesh idol here at Kumbhakonam and worshipped him and prayed for their success. Ganesh was pleased and gods got the Amrita from the sea.
Kumbakonam : Uchchipillayar temple. It is in front of the Someshvar temple and behind the Nageshvara shrine. It is so called as he is at the top of a mound. Being in a busy bazar street, he draws huge crowds.
Madurai : The Mukkuruni Pillaiyar, inside the huge Meenakshi Temple complex in Madurai
Mayapuram : Mayuresha Vinayaka temple
Nagapattinam : A five-headed Ganesha (Pancha Mukha Vinayaka) mounted on a lion resides at Nagapattinam
Pillaiyarpatti : see Karaikudi
Pondicherry : Manakkula Vinayagar (Pillaiyar) temple
Ponneri (Dt Thiruvallur) : Vinayagar temple near Ponneri in Nandyampakkam Athippattu.
Salem : Rajaganapathy temple
Senpakkam : Temple of eleven Svayambhu Ganesha
Sirkazhi : Aapattukatta Vinayaka temple
Thanjavur : Vallabha Vinayagar temple
Tiruchenkâtankudi (near Nannilam) : Vatapi Ganapati temple. This place is home to the Tevara Shivastalam Ganapatishvaram. It has been revered by the hymns of the Tamil Saivite Saints of the 1st millennium AD. This temple also hosts an image of Vatapi Ganapati, brought back from Badami, the Chalukyan capital then known as Vatapi - by Sirutondar, a general of the then Pallava monarch (circa 7th century CE). The famous kriti Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje by the composer Mutthuswamy Deekshitar, in the Karnatic music idiom salutes this deity. Legend has it that Ganapati worshipped Shiva here for the sin of having killed the demon Gajamukhasura. The elephant faced demon Gajamukhasura, who had received a boon of immortality (subject to certain caveats) from Shiva, caused untold suffering to humans from his self made capital at Matangapuram. The elephant faced God Ganapati, vanquished the demon with his broken right tusk. The land here is believed to have turned red, thanks to the blood spilled by the demon, and hence the name Tiruchenkâtankudi in Tamil. Although the presiding deity here is Shiva, Ganapati receives the first place of honor. Ganapati's worshipping Shiva is enacted in the form of a grand festival in the tamil month of Margazhi.
Tiruchirappalli : See Trichy
Tiruinnampar : Nirutana Vinayaka temple
Tirukkachyur : Talamula Vinayaka, Karukkadi Vinayaka temple
Tirukkadavur : Kallavarana Pillaiyar temple
Tirukkaruvil : Kadukkai Vinayaka temple
Tirukoddaiyur : Kodi Vinayaka temple
Tirukonarnam : Maha Ganapati temple
Tirumakaral : Poyya Vinayaka temple
Tirumalapadi : Sundara Ganapati temple
Tirumaraikadu : Veeragati Vinayaka temple
Tirumuruganpundi : Kuppidu Pillaiyar temple
Tirunaddiyatankudi : Kaikaddi Vinayaka temple
Tirunallur : Salakkirama Vinayaka temple
Tirunallaru : Sorna Vinayaka temple
Tirunaraiyur : Polla Pillaiyar temple
Tiruntutevankudi :Karkadaka Vinayaka temple
Tirupattur : Maya Pillaiyar temple
Tiruppanaiyur : Tunaiyirunta Pillaiyar temple
Tiruppurampayam : Piralayangkatta Pillaiyar temple
Tiruvaiyaru : Adi Vinayaka temple
Tiruvalam : Valam Vanda Vinayaka temple
Tiruvalamsuli : Vellai Pillaiyar temple
Tiruvavur : see Vatapi Vinayaka at Tiruchenkâtankudi
Tiruvaduturai : Sivaprakasa Vinayaka temple
Tiruvalanchuzhi (near Kumbakonam) : Vinayagar temple. Before commencing any good work, it is the usual custom to pray to Vinayaka; but when the Milk Ocean was churned to secure nectar, the Deva overlooked Vinayaka and did not pray to him. The result was, they got only poison instead of nectar. Realizing their mistake, they created an image of Vinayakar with the see foam and worshipped it and hence the deity came to be known as Sveta (White) Vinayakar.
High above the surrounding groves, the temple gopura rises with five tiers facing east. The tank is near the front gopura. Near the next entrance are the flagstaff, Nandi, and Sveta Vinayagar Mandapa. In the innermost circuit are Lingams, Navasakti, Valanchuli Vinayagar, Somaskandar etc. In the niches of the sanctum are Dakshinamurti, Nataraja and Bhikshatana. Navagraha are absent but there is Shani. To the north of the sanctum is an old and beautiful Nataraja. Eranda Maharishi is housed in the north side of the inner Mahamandapa. Peria Nayaki is the goddess and she faces east. In the inside of the Devi shrine to the south is Ashtabuja Kali. This temple must once have been a Bairava temple. Next to the Rajagopura to the south is a Bairava temple. Kapardishvara is the name of the God here. Kaveri is the holy tirtha here along; Jada tirtham within the temple is another sacred tirtha. The latticework in the Vinayaka shrine is the most famous.
Description: This Shivastalam in the vicinity of Swamimalai (Skandastalam - Aaru Padai Veedu) near Kumbhakonam is a vast temple in a state of neglect, and is known more for the shrine to Valanchuzhi Vinayakar or Sveta Vinayakar. Sveta Vinayakar (Vellai Vinayakar or Nuraippillaiyaar): A white colored image of Ganapati - Sveta Vinayakar is the center of worship here. Legend reports that the Gods (the Deva) fashioned this image out of the foam that was generated when the milky ocean (Ksheera Samudram) was churned by them, in their quest for the celestial nectar Amrita. Indra the King of Deva is said to have had this image in his possession after gaining immortality through Amrita, and during his penance at Swamimalai, set the image down at Tiruvalanchuzhi, after which it became rooted to the spot. The Vinayakar shrine is encountered soon after entering the temple complex.
The intricate stone windows and the delicately carved granite pillars in this shrine are of great merit. A ten day festival is celebrated here, during the time of Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Legends: This shrine is associated with Heranda Munivar as is another shrine in the vicinity Kottaiyur. Durvasa muni is said to have carried out a yagnam here, and the Devas who attended it are said to have established several Siva Lingams here. It is believed that Kaveri went back into the ground, and when Heranda Muni went after it to retrieve it, it came back to the surface in this shrine, and made a complete circle to the right, hence the name Valanchuzhi.
The Temple: This temple occupies an area of about 8 acres, has a huge tower decorating its entrance. There are shrines to Brihannayaki (Periyanayaki), Subramanyar, Dakshinamurthy, Herandamuni, Aarumugar and others. There are several interesting sculptural features, now in a state of neglect. Images of celestial nymphs display many details. Inscriptions reveal that Raja Raja Cholan had made several endowments here. Other inscriptions are from the period of Parantaka Chola I. There are five mandapam with intricately carved pillars and stucco images. Murals from the Nayaka period, now in a state of disrepair, depict the dance of Shiva during the Pradosha worship. Ambal's shrine is located to the right of Shiva's shrine.
Festivals: Vinayaka Chaturthi, and a festival on the 6th day of the bright half of Margazhi (Sagitarius) are celebrated here. This temple is managed as a sub temple of the famed Swaminathar Temple (Subramanya) nearby. Festivities surround this temple in the Tamil month of Pankuni, when an image of Subramanya is taken in procession from Swamimalai to Tiruvalanchuzhi, when episodes from Vallikalyanam (in which Ganapati the elder brother of Skanda is said to have come to his aid, while the latter attempted to gain Valli's hand in marriage).
Tiruvetikudi : Veta Pillaiyar temple
Tiruvidaimarutur : Anda Vinayaka temple
Tiruvilimilalai : Padikkasu Vinayaka temple
Tiruvusatanam : Kutavana Pillaiyar temple
Tondi (Tiruvadanai taluka, dist. Ramnad) : Tondi Vinâyaka temple, about 2.5 km from Tondi. Nearest railway station at Devakotti, bus facility from Madurai or Devakotti
High above the surrounding groves, the temple gopura rises with five tiers facing east. The tank is near the front gopura. Near the next entrance are the flagstaff, Nandi, and Sveta Vinayagar Mandapa. In the innermost circuit are Lingams, Navasakti, Valanchuli Vinayagar, Somaskandar etc. In the niches of the sanctum are Dakshinamurti, Nataraja and Bhikshatana. Navagraha are absent but there is Shani. To the north of the sanctum is an old and beautiful Nataraja. Eranda Maharishi is housed in the north side of the inner Mahamandapa. Peria Nayaki is the goddess and she faces east. In the inside of the Devi shrine to the south is Ashtabuja Kali. This temple must once have been a Bairava temple. Next to the Rajagopura to the south is a Bairava temple. Kapardishvara is the name of the God here. Kaveri is the holy tirtha here along; Jada tirtham within the temple is another sacred tirtha. The latticework in the Vinayaka shrine is the most famous.
Description: This Shivastalam in the vicinity of Swamimalai (Skandastalam - Aaru Padai Veedu) near Kumbhakonam is a vast temple in a state of neglect, and is known more for the shrine to Valanchuzhi Vinayakar or Sveta Vinayakar. Sveta Vinayakar (Vellai Vinayakar or Nuraippillaiyaar): A white colored image of Ganapati - Sveta Vinayakar is the center of worship here. Legend reports that the Gods (the Deva) fashioned this image out of the foam that was generated when the milky ocean (Ksheera Samudram) was churned by them, in their quest for the celestial nectar Amrita. Indra the King of Deva is said to have had this image in his possession after gaining immortality through Amrita, and during his penance at Swamimalai, set the image down at Tiruvalanchuzhi, after which it became rooted to the spot. The Vinayakar shrine is encountered soon after entering the temple complex.
The intricate stone windows and the delicately carved granite pillars in this shrine are of great merit. A ten day festival is celebrated here, during the time of Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Legends: This shrine is associated with Heranda Munivar as is another shrine in the vicinity Kottaiyur. Durvasa muni is said to have carried out a yagnam here, and the Devas who attended it are said to have established several Siva Lingams here. It is believed that Kaveri went back into the ground, and when Heranda Muni went after it to retrieve it, it came back to the surface in this shrine, and made a complete circle to the right, hence the name Valanchuzhi.
The Temple: This temple occupies an area of about 8 acres, has a huge tower decorating its entrance. There are shrines to Brihannayaki (Periyanayaki), Subramanyar, Dakshinamurthy, Herandamuni, Aarumugar and others. There are several interesting sculptural features, now in a state of neglect. Images of celestial nymphs display many details. Inscriptions reveal that Raja Raja Cholan had made several endowments here. Other inscriptions are from the period of Parantaka Chola I. There are five mandapam with intricately carved pillars and stucco images. Murals from the Nayaka period, now in a state of disrepair, depict the dance of Shiva during the Pradosha worship. Ambal's shrine is located to the right of Shiva's shrine.
Festivals: Vinayaka Chaturthi, and a festival on the 6th day of the bright half of Margazhi (Sagitarius) are celebrated here. This temple is managed as a sub temple of the famed Swaminathar Temple (Subramanya) nearby. Festivities surround this temple in the Tamil month of Pankuni, when an image of Subramanya is taken in procession from Swamimalai to Tiruvalanchuzhi, when episodes from Vallikalyanam (in which Ganapati the elder brother of Skanda is said to have come to his aid, while the latter attempted to gain Valli's hand in marriage).
Tiruvetikudi : Veta Pillaiyar temple
Tiruvidaimarutur : Anda Vinayaka temple
Tiruvilimilalai : Padikkasu Vinayaka temple
Tiruvusatanam : Kutavana Pillaiyar temple
Tondi (Tiruvadanai taluka, dist. Ramnad) : Tondi Vinâyaka temple, about 2.5 km from Tondi. Nearest railway station at Devakotti, bus facility from Madurai or Devakotti
Trichy : Uchhi Pillaiyar temple and Manikka Vinayakar temple
The entire Rockfort (Malaikkottai in Tami) temple complex carved into the hill here features three temples. The Manikka Vinayakar temple is situated at the bottom of the hill, while the famed Uchchi Pillaiyaar temple is on the top and looks as the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli. From there, one can see sprawling temple complexes such as Srirangam and Tiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeswaram). The Taayumaanavar (Maatrubhuteswara) temple, venerated by the hymns of the Tevaram Saints (7th - 9th century) is also located on the Rock Fort.
Legends: An interesting legend surrounds the Uchchi Pillaiyaar Temple. Vibhishana, brother of Ravana, was returning home to Sri Lanka after having witnessed the coronation of Rama at Ayodhya, carrying with him, an image of Ranganatha (Vishnu) which Rama had given him for worship, with the caveat that the image would get stuck to the earth if placed it on the ground. Vibhishana it is said, was proceding Southward with great care, when for inevitable reasons had to take a break on the banks of the Kaveri where he was affronted by Ganapati in the guise of a young lad, who promised to care for the image, allowing him to perform his morning rituals. The lad however dropped the image on the ground much to the chagrin of the enraged Vibhishana and the image took root in the Southern soil of India, and is now believed to be the venerated image of Ranganatha in the famed Sree Rangam. Temple near Tiruchirappalli, while the image of Ganapati who caused the origin of the Ranganatha shrine at Sree Rangam is worshipped at the Uchchi Pillaiyaar temple. Legends similar to this, surrounding Ganapati are associated with the Gokarna temple in Karnataka and with other temples such as the Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple at Deogarh in Bihar where it is believed that Ganapati caused the installation of Shiva Lingams in a manner similar to the legend described above.
Vallam : Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple
Vellore : Selva Vinayagar / Somasundareswarar temple. Shenbakkam near Vellore. Main deity : Selva Vinayagar and Somasundareswarar. Ganesha is enshrined as Valampuri Vinayakar, with his trunk turned to the right instead of to the left.
Viruttasalam : Mattru Uraita Pillaiyar temple
The entire Rockfort (Malaikkottai in Tami) temple complex carved into the hill here features three temples. The Manikka Vinayakar temple is situated at the bottom of the hill, while the famed Uchchi Pillaiyaar temple is on the top and looks as the most prominent landmark in Tiruchirappalli. From there, one can see sprawling temple complexes such as Srirangam and Tiruvanaikkaval (Jambukeswaram). The Taayumaanavar (Maatrubhuteswara) temple, venerated by the hymns of the Tevaram Saints (7th - 9th century) is also located on the Rock Fort.
Legends: An interesting legend surrounds the Uchchi Pillaiyaar Temple. Vibhishana, brother of Ravana, was returning home to Sri Lanka after having witnessed the coronation of Rama at Ayodhya, carrying with him, an image of Ranganatha (Vishnu) which Rama had given him for worship, with the caveat that the image would get stuck to the earth if placed it on the ground. Vibhishana it is said, was proceding Southward with great care, when for inevitable reasons had to take a break on the banks of the Kaveri where he was affronted by Ganapati in the guise of a young lad, who promised to care for the image, allowing him to perform his morning rituals. The lad however dropped the image on the ground much to the chagrin of the enraged Vibhishana and the image took root in the Southern soil of India, and is now believed to be the venerated image of Ranganatha in the famed Sree Rangam. Temple near Tiruchirappalli, while the image of Ganapati who caused the origin of the Ranganatha shrine at Sree Rangam is worshipped at the Uchchi Pillaiyaar temple. Legends similar to this, surrounding Ganapati are associated with the Gokarna temple in Karnataka and with other temples such as the Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple at Deogarh in Bihar where it is believed that Ganapati caused the installation of Shiva Lingams in a manner similar to the legend described above.
Vallam : Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple
Vellore : Selva Vinayagar / Somasundareswarar temple. Shenbakkam near Vellore. Main deity : Selva Vinayagar and Somasundareswarar. Ganesha is enshrined as Valampuri Vinayakar, with his trunk turned to the right instead of to the left.
Viruttasalam : Mattru Uraita Pillaiyar temple
Brisbane, Mclean (4280, Queensland) : Sri Selva Vinayak temple, Beau Desert Road
http://www.sriselvavinayakar.org/
Adelaide (5046, South Australia) : Ganesh temple, 3A Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park
Melbourne : Sri Vakratunda Vinayaka temple, 1292 - 1294, The Mountain Highway, The Basin, Vic 3154 Ph: 03 9792 1835
http://www.sriselvavinayakar.org/
Adelaide (5046, South Australia) : Ganesh temple, 3A Dwyer Road, Oaklands Park
Melbourne : Sri Vakratunda Vinayaka temple, 1292 - 1294, The Mountain Highway, The Basin, Vic 3154 Ph: 03 9792 1835
List of hindu temples : http://www.kalyanamasthu.com/Australia/IndianTemples.asp
Tamil temples in Canada : http://webhome.idirect.com/~krish/temple.html
and : http://www.bhakthi.net/pages/canada_index.html
and : http://www.bhakthi.net/pages/canada_index.html
List of Hindu tem:ples in USA and Canada : http://www.geocities.com/kalyan.geo/temple1.html
and http://www.hindumandir.us/
and http://www.hindumandir.us/
Anchorage (Alaska) : Shri Ganesha temple
Flushing (New York) : Shri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam (site ne répond pas).
Nashville (Tenessee) : Shri Ganesha temple
New York : Shri Ganesha temple (Flushing Meadow)
Phoenix (Arizona) : Shri Ganesha temple
Salt Lake City (Utah) : Shri Ganesha temple. http://faculty.weber.edu/bdavis/pluralism/jordan_ganesh_temple.htm
Seattle (Washington) : Hindu Temple, Shri Ganesha temple
Flushing (New York) : Shri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam (site ne répond pas).
Nashville (Tenessee) : Shri Ganesha temple
New York : Shri Ganesha temple (Flushing Meadow)
Phoenix (Arizona) : Shri Ganesha temple
Salt Lake City (Utah) : Shri Ganesha temple. http://faculty.weber.edu/bdavis/pluralism/jordan_ganesh_temple.htm
Seattle (Washington) : Hindu Temple, Shri Ganesha temple
Hindu temples in USA : http://www.bnaiyer.com/temples.html
Worldwide list of Hindu temples : http://www.shopumust.com/temple.html
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