Tag Temples of India

Bhakti, Hinduism, Travel

Temple Where Corpses Burn Before God Daily Sri Vanchiyam

In Hinduism, the Temples are closed if there is a Death in the Street where the Temple is located. The body is asked to be removed swiftly. The Temple is closed till the body is taken out. Then Punyahavachana is…

Bhakti, Hinduism, Travel

Temple Where The Priest Becomes Siva’s Wife Thiruvanaikaval

I have been posting on Temples ,India, on the bond that exists between Man and God.

Here is a Temple where the Temple Priest , Daily, at the stroke of Noon , dresses up like the wife of Lord Siva, Akilandeswari, and performs the Middy Pooja(Ucchi Kala Pooja).