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An idol of the lord, called the Uthsavamoorthy, is carried in state around the temple, in a golden chariot, drawn by devotees, most evenings in a year. [25] This chariot is made using 63 kg (139 lb) of silver and plated with 4.73 kg (10.4 lb) of gold and other precious stones. [26]
' Southern Palani '), in Haripad, Kerala, is one of the oldest and largest temples in the region. According to belief, the temple predates the beginning of Kali Yuga. This temple holds the distinction of being the largest Subrahmanya Swami Temple in Kerala, and features the longest golden flagpost, known as the dhwajastambha (kodimaram in ...
The Golden Chariot had its maiden commercial run on 10 March 2008, [6] and generally runs weekly during the months of October–March, departing on Sundays during the 2022-23 season. [7] The train is designed on the lines of the more popular Indian luxury train Palace on Wheels. All journeys offered by the train originate and end at Bengaluru. [8]
The chariot is the largest of its kind in Asia and India weighing 300 tons with a height of 90 feet. The chariot comes around the four main streets surrounding the temple during the festival. The event is attended by lakhs of people from all over Tamil Nadu. [8] The Aazhi Ther is the biggest temple chariot in Tamil Nadu.
Golden Chariot: 2008 [14] KSTDC & IRCTC: It connects major tourist areas in states of Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry weekly. It is named after the stone chariot at Hampi's Vitthala temple. [15] The train's 19 purple-and-gold coaches bear the logo of a mythological animal with the head of an elephant and the body of a lion.
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Vadapalani Andavar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga.It is located in Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. [1] It was renovated in the 1920s and a Rajagopuram was built during that time.
Kartikeya on his return was enraged and went away to stay alone on Mount Krauncha in Palani in the name of Kumara brahmachari. On seeing his father coming over to pacify him, he tried to move to another place, but on the request of the Devas, stayed close by. The place where Shiva and Parvati stayed came to be known as Srisailam. [2]