Arunachala Temple is an living symbol of ancient Tamil architecture. The 11 tiered East Rajagopuram temple towers to a height of 217
feet, while the fortified walls pierced with 4 tower entrances offer a formidable look to this vast temple complex . The Pei
Gopuram, Tirumanjana Gopuram and Ammanaiammal gopuram are the other three. The 1000 pillared hall and the temple tank were built
by Krishna Deva Rayarar of Vijayanagar. Each of the prakarams has a huge Nandi and several towers such as the Vallala Maharaja Gopuram and Kili Gopuram. About Arunachala Temple Tamil Temple Architecture
Seshadri swamigal was born in Kancheepuram on 1870 and moved to Tiruvannamalai 1889.
He was mastered in all the sacred text of Tamil and Sanskrit. He was known for his spiritual eminence and for his spiritual
aspiration to reunion with god through prayer, chanting and meditation (austerities) . Very little has been written on Seshadri
swamigal. Indeed he is the one introduced Ramana maharshi to this world. People call him as Mother parvathi and Ramana maharshi being
called as subramanya (the Lord muruga son of Parvathi) . Seshadri Swamigal been known for his miraculous golden hand, whatever he
touches everything flourishes. He never wore expensive cloth nor rich food. He is very humble specific in begging food from poorest
and often found eating left over at dustbin. He is the greatest saint of 20th century who believed in ascetic to reunion with
god.
Ramana Maharshi Ashram
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Ramana Maharshi (Maha or great, Rishi or Enlightened Being) was the
awe inspiring sage who's presence graced the renowned sacred Arunachala hill during much
of the 20th century.
Yogi ramsuratkumar (01-dec-1918 to 20-feb-2001), inspiried by Mahabaratha Ramayana and hindu
sadhus, left the material life and turn to spiritual seekings. He traveled from Surat (north india) to Tiruvannamalai for
realization and found settled here until end of his life journey. Yogi Ramsuratkumar Ashram Address
Agraharakollai 1833/1 Chengam Road
Thiruvannamalai , India-606003 Telephone : 91-04175-237567
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Located 45 minutes (35 kilometer) driving time from Tiruvannamalai. Dam has been built across the river “Pennar” , it is nice
place to chill out. Well maintained green foam park and huge trees. There is also a mini zoo with crocodile farm children
enjoys it. Government run public bus transportation service is available for 30 minutes from Tiruvannamalai bus stand.
Bus travel will cost you 20/ rupees. Better go with snacks and distilled water with you. No restaurants or shops are available
at Sathanur dam.
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