HOLY PLACE: A temple being constructed at the banks of the Cauvery in Mahendramangalam near Thottiyam where Sri Paramacharya had stayed for three years till 1914. | Photo Credit: M_SRINATHmore-inA temple is being constructed on the banks of the Cauvery River at Mahendramangalam near Thottiyam where Sri Paramacharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam had stayed years back. Sri Paramacharya chose to stay here for three years till 1914 to learn Vedas during the initial period. After he left Mahendramangalam, a small mandapam was constructed at this site with a small shrine dedicated to Sri Adi Sankarar. A photograph showing Sri Paramacharya leaving Mahendramangalam in 1914 has also been displayed near the shrine.

Source: The Hindu December 03, 2016 13:23 UTC