Lord Thirunelli Temple Pictures Virtual Tour of Thirunelli Temple in Kerala View Photos in 360 degrees

Thirunelli Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu and is located in Wayanad District in Kerala. It is an important temple in North Kerala for offering Shradh, Tarpan and Pindaan to the dead parents and relatives. Leen Thobias of p4panorama.com has created an online virtual tour of Thirunelli Temple with pictures. You can view the temple photos in 360 degree. There are total 10 images of the outside of the temple including the famous Papanashini.

The temple is a great example of Kerala style of Temple architecture – 30 pillars made from rock holds the temple.

You can take the virtual tour here – Virtual Tour of Thirunelli Temple

Lord Adi Mulaikattu Urchavam in Madurai Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu

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Adi Mulaikattu Urchavam is a popular festival celebrated during Aadi month in Madurai Meenakshi Temple and all other Shakti Amman Temples in Tamil Nadu. In 2011, Aadi Mulaikattu starts on 30 July and ends on 9 August 2011. During this festival, women carry ‘mulaipari’ (pots of seedlings) and offer them to the Goddess and worship her for a good agricultural year. On the first day the seeds are sown and on the 10^th day the seedlings are immersed in nearby tanks or rivers.

In Ramanathapuram district Adi Mulaikattu festival is celebrated with utmost gusto. Mulaiparis are immersed in kanmois such Nochioorani, Sothurani and the village tanks. The festival is mainly dedicated to Sri Athi Parasakthi Amman.

Lord Tumburu Theertham at Tirumala Story of Tumburu Gandharva Tirth at Tirupati

Tumburu Theertham is a sacred lake at Tirumala and it is deep in the jungles. It is around 6 km from Papanasam into the jungles. TTD opens a bridge that gives easy access to Tumburu Theertham on the Phalguna Purnima day (February – March). There is an interesting story that is associated with Tumburu Gandharva Tirth.

Legend has it that Tumburu Gandharva had cursed his lazy wife to become a frog and live in the lake in Tirumala. Tumburu Gandharva later repented and told his wife that she will attain her previous form when Sage Agastya will reach the spot and narrate about its holiness.

After several years, Sage Agastya reached the spot with his students. He sat below a tree in which the frog had found refuge. The Sage narrated about the holiness of the cave – it is believed that one attains moksha or liberation by bathing in the Tirth.

On hearing the words of the sage, the frog regained its previous form.

This sacred lake later came to be known as Tumburu Theertham.

You can trek to the Tumburu Theertham from Papanasam. But it is advised that you go in group as the place is frequented by wild animals.