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Legends of Kovai, Tamil Nadu

Around an ancient temple dedicated to Koni Amman, the name of this goddess alone the city name “Kovai” evolve.

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Sthala Purana

Legends of Nagapattinam

The golden fish & other  legends of Nagapattinam Sthala Puranas of Bharat Nagapattinam has a very ancient history. In fact, in Brahmananda Purana [circa 3000 B.C.E.], it is said that the area’s Soundarvaraja Perumal Temple has existed in all four yugas 1. According to the Purana, Nagapattinam was originally called “Soundaranyam.” It’s current name, which […]