Saturday, December 06, 2008

Pillaiyar idol is kept at the main entrance of Sri Muththumaariyamman Temple in Matale
Sri Thuvara Ganapathy at Sri Muththumaariyamman Temple in Matale. The idol is placed on the left side of the Moolasthaana (main shrine)
Sri Muththu Vinayagar is kept in the inner route of Sri Muththumaariyamman Temple in Matale
A Pillaiyar idol is kept along the outer route of Arulmigu Sri Ezhu Muga Kaaliyamman Temple in Sudigangai, Kaluthaawalai,Raththottai,
Matale
A Pillaiyar idol is kept under the Kodithambam of Arulmigu Sri Ezhu Muga Kaaliyamman Temple in Sudigangai, Kaluthaawalai, Raththottai,
Matale
Pillaiyar idol is kept on the left side of the Moolasthaanam (main shrine) of Arulmigu Sri Ezhu Muga Kaaliyamman Temple in Sudigangai, Kaluthaawalai, Raththottai,
Matale

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Roadside shrine in Thamel, Nepal
Roadside shrine in Thamel, Nepal

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Pillaiyar idol, which is kept near the Moolasthaanam of Sri Veera Paththirakaali Amman temple in Udappu
Pillaiyar idol, which is kept near the Moolasthaanam of Rukmani Sathyapama Sametha Sri Paarthasaarathy Thiraupathathevi Devasthanam in Udappu

Sunday, August 03, 2008

"Narththana Pillaiyar" along with the "Nirai Kudam" and "Kuththu Vilakku" decorates the entrance, to a Ballet: Kaaraikkaal Ammaiyaar, embodiment of prayer and devotion, in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Monday, July 21, 2008


Ganeshism-a celebration of Lord Ganesh in art by Mahen Chanmugam was held at Barefoot Gallery in Colombo from May 15th 2008 to June 01st 2008. The unusual exhibition of paintings has drawn a large number of Ganesh devotees and art lovers. [Read & See More]

Saturday, July 05, 2008


Pillaiyar idol carved in Ebony, which is placed in a Hindu home in Bambalapitty, Sri Lanka

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Pillaiyar idol, which is kept near the Moolasthaanam of Rukmani Sathyapama Sametha Sri Paarthasaarathy Thiraupathathevi Devasthanam in Udappu

Friday, March 14, 2008



Pillaiyar idol at the foot of the 'Kodi Maram' (where flag is hoisted during the annual festival) of the Kokkattichcholai Thaanthondreswarar temple in Batticaloa district

Monday, March 10, 2008



Vinayagar in the Vasantha Mandapam of Mangala Pillaiyar temple in Pavalamalai, Ginigaththena

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Pillaiyar idol decorated with garlands made of dried roots and fresh flowers at the "Moolasthaanam" or sanctum or sanctorum of Vanarajah Muththuvinaayagar temple in Dikoya

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Roadside Pillaiyar under a Bo tree in Wattawala
Pillaiyar idol at the foot of the mountain which leads to Maanikkapillaiyar temple in Hatton

Saturday, January 05, 2008

A roadside Pillaiyar on Norton road near Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy temple in Maskeliya

Thursday, January 03, 2008

Pillaiyar idol at the foot of Dell House (Nallathanny) which leads to Adams Peak