God Dog Goddess

 


  1. Hadkai Mata: The Goddess who rides ‘Dog’ as her ‘vahana’ (mount) is worshipped as the protector of dogs.
  2. Dattatreya: The God who is associated with Dogs as his gurus. The four dogs present with him in the pictures always, symbolize the four Vedas of Indian culture.
  3. Kal Bhairawa: One of many forms of Lord Shiva, Kal Bhairav is the fierce form where he rides a Dog as his ‘vahana’ (mount).

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Pancha Aranya Sthalams



Pancha Aranya Sthalams: Aranyam means forest and the following five temples at different forests Thanjavur / Kumbakonam / Thiruvarur region are revered as “Pancha Aranya Sthalams”.
  • 1. Sri Mullaivananathar Temple Tirukkarugavur – Mullai vanam [SCN018]
  • 2. Sri Satchi Nathar Temple Avalivanallur – Paadhiri vanam [SCN100]
  • 3. Sri Paathaaleswarar Temple Aradaipperumpazhi (Haridwara mangalam) – Vanni vanam [SCN099]
  • 4. Sri Aapathsahayeswarar Temple Thiru Erumpoolai (Alangudi) – Poolai vanam [SCN098]
  • 5. Sri Vilvavaneswarar Temple Thirukoovilam Pudhur (Thirukalambur) – Vilva vanam [SCN113]