Kottaimalai (Padavedu) Sri Venugopla Swamy Temple

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Dear All,

 

Here is an unique temple of Sri Venugopala Swamy Temple at Kottaimalai (Padavedu):

 

http://shanthiraju.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/kottamalai/

 

Highlights:

 

 

Ancient Sambuvarayar period

stone temple with a beautiful stone dwajasthambamOpens only on Saturdays from 9AM to 4PM and is located on top of the Raja Gambeera Mountain popularly known as

Kottaimalai at a height of about 2500 feet. The only route available is a

ghat road running through a thick and beautiful forest. A breath taking

journey to this temple can be performed partly by a specially made tractor

which takes people to the foot of the temple from where there are about

350 steps to climb. En route one has to pass through a few iron bridges

constructed around the hill which are engineering marvels.Due to the 2500 feet height

factor and the many mountains around, a very strong and cool breeze blows

out at the mountain top and one has to stand very carefully with a firm

grip on the ground.The main deity is the beautiful

Lord Venugopala Swamy standing in a very stylish posture playing flute

along with his consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama.A temple not to be missed since this has something for all types/

ages of people – as a spiritual place and as a pleasure spot - so near

Chennai.Not possible to miss the temple once seen in photos

Regards,

Raju