Raju's temple visits: Kottaimalai (Padavedu) Sri Venugopla Swamy Temple

June 14, 2008

Pls ignore my previous mail which didn't have the internet link.

Dear All,

There is an update to my Blog with a travelogue to Sri Venugopala Swamy

Temple at Kottaimalai (Padavedu):

Highlights:

· Ancient Sambuvarayar period stone temple with a beautiful stone

dwajasthambam

· Opens 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

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