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THIRUKAZHUKUNDRAM VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE

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  Glory – Location – History – Special Features [Picture 1: Thirukazhukundram Vedagiriswarar Temple on Vedagiri Hill] Introduction Tamil Nadu is famous for its ancient temples, rich culture, and spiritual traditions. Among the important historic temples of Tamil Nadu, the Vedagiriswarar Temple at Thirukazhukundram holds a special place. It is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated on a beautiful hill surrounded by nature. The temple is also associated with many interesting legends and the sacred traditions of Tamil Shaivism. Location Thirukazhukundram is a town in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu . It is situated about 70 kilometres from Chennai . The main temple is located on Vedagiri Hill , and devotees have to climb the steps to reach the hilltop shrine. The location of the temple makes it especially attractive because visitors can enjoy the natural scenery while visiting this important place of worship. History Thirukazhukundram has been an important centre...
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Walk for Peace-Buddhist monks from Texas to Washington

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  The 2025-2026 Walk for Peace is a 2,300-mile, 120-day pilgrimage by Buddhist monks from A g r o up of monks , l e d by Bhikkhu Paññakāra, is wal k i ng from Texas to Wa s h i ngto n , D.C. w i th a m i s s ion to pro mo te p e ac e , lov i ng-kind n ess , and compassion . T he i r jo urn e y focu ses on in spir i n g un it y and h o p e in a di vid e d wo r l d rat her t h a n s e r ving as a n ac t of pr o t e s t. Th e re a r e sever a l k e y mot i v atio n s be h ind this W a lk for Peace: Encouraging Inner Peace and Kin d n ess : T he mo n ks ai m to r e m in d in divid u als of the imp orta n c e o f n urtur i ng p e a ce an d co mp a ss io n wi t hi n th e m sel ve s . B y d o i n g s o , t hese valu es c a n extend to fa m i lie s a n d c o mmun i t i e s , cr e atin g a r ipp l e e f f e c t of posi ti v i ty . Pr a ctici n g "Tudo n g " : Th i s wa l k i s d ee ply ro ote d in t h e Theravada tradition of tudong, a...
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