The seven Shiva temples of Mylapore
The article explores the growing popularity of the 'Sapta Sthana' circuit in Mylapore, which involves visiting seven Shiva temples. It contrasts this modern trend with the ancient, historically documented traditions of the Thanjavur region.
Why it matters
It provides insight into how cultural traditions are interpreted, adopted, and sometimes mythologized in contemporary urban settings.
Of late, cult of the Sapta Sthana circuit is growing in Mylapore. It involves seven Shiva temples in the area. If social media is to be believed, the tradition is a 1000 years old! And yet until the early 2000s, none of us Mylaporeans had even heard of it, familiar as we were with the temples.
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