by kumarpaulvannan | Aug 18, 2024 | Cities, Ho Chi Minh City, Mariamman Temple, HCMC
As I look back to 2010 and contemplate the pivotal events that initially brought me to Ho Chi Minh City, a journey I’ve undertaken almost every year since, with just a single exception, I am compelled to share the unexpected moments and the spiritually enriching...
by kumarpaulvannan | Jun 15, 2023 | Temples, Mariamman Temple, Kuala Lumpur
The Sri Mahamariamman Temple, located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, holds the distinction of being the oldest Hindu temple in the city. Dedicated to the Goddess Mariamman, a prominent deity in South Indian Hinduism. Goddess Mariamman is often revered as a manifestation...
by kumarpaulvannan | May 14, 2023 | Tiruchendur Murugan Temple
The Tiruchendur Murugan Temple is a sacred Hindu temple located on the shores of the Bay of Bengal in the town of Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the temple is one of the six abodes of Lord Murugan, collectively known as the Arupadaiveedu....
by kumarpaulvannan | Apr 21, 2023 | Temples, Velankanni Matha Church
In the early 1980s, I made my first trip to Velankanni with my cousin. He had decided to offer his hair to Velankanni Matha as part of his sister’s wedding vows and had invited me to join him. During my visit, I made a prayer to the Virgin Mary that if I ever...
by kumarpaulvannan | Mar 27, 2023 | Shiva Temple-Batu Caves, Temples
Most tourists who visit Batu Caves tend to focus on the colorful 272 steps and exploring the temples inside the caves, which means they may miss the vibrant and colorful Shiva temple located at the base of the steps. This temple has recently been renovated and...
by kumarpaulvannan | Mar 24, 2023 | Chidambaram Natarajar, Temples
My first visit to a Shiva temple was during my pursuit of an M.Sc degree in chemistry at Annamalai University. Later, I began visiting the famous Thillai Nataraja temple almost every Sunday. The Thillai/Chidambaram Nataraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to God...
