Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswara Temple at Villiannur is located 10 km away from Pondicherry. It is a holy place of pilgrimage importance for all the Hindus. Thousands of devotees from all over India come here for a ten-day annual festival (Brahmotsavam) to receive the blessings of the Lord.
During the Brahmotsavam, the devotees supply curd, rice, buttermilk, [...]
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Sri Gokilambal Thirukameswara Temple in Villiannur
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Mamallapuram, famous ancient rock-carved temple
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Mamallapuram is around 58 km south to Chennai. The world famous shore temple has been listed among the world heritage sites of UNESCO. The beach temple was built during the seventh century in the period of Rajasimha.
The temple hasn’t suffered much from the sea, as there is already a breakwater protecting it. The waves have [...]
