CD on Seven ancient temples released

PORAYAR (TN): The Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam has released a Compact Disc on the history and significance of seven ancient temples owned by the adheenam in Tamil Nadu.

At a function held at Thiruvavaduthurai near Mayiladuthurai today, the head of the adheenam Sri Sivaprakasa Shanmuga Desiga Paramacharya Swamigal released the CD.

Kandakumar, a Tamil scholar from Tirunelveli has prepared the contents of the CD.

Releasing the CD, the Swamigal said the CD contained the history of seven ancient Shiva Temples owned by the adheenam at Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thiruvalangadu, Thirumanthurai, Thirunallor,Thiruneelakudi, Thiruperunthurai and Sooriyanarkoil.

In addition,the sigificance of sculptures and paintings in these temples have been explained in the CD, said the swamigal and added the CD release was an important milestone in the history of the adheenam.

The CD will be available for sale in all the temples owned by the Thiruvavaduthurai adheenam in Tamil Nadu.