Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, is one of the beautiful beach in East Coast located on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, And the Virginia Beach city is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as having the longest pleasure beach in the world.

The Virginia Beach Boardwalk

Virginia Beach is loaded with attractions and many fun things to do. There is something here for everyone! You’ll be amazed at the variety for everyone in the family – historic parks, water sports and motor-sports, plus zoos and aquariums. Don’t forget the sandy beach and the world-renowned VA Beach boardwalk!

The Virginia Beach Boardwalk is lined with hotels and restaurants, making it the most popular destination for many vacationers looking to be in the very heart of the city's soul. The boardwalk is built overlooking the ocean, and the views from many of the area hotels are simply breathtaking. In addition to a large walking path, there is also a bike path for people on bikes, trikes and skates. Handicap ramps are placed at every block and lead down to the sandy shores of the Atlantic ocean.

Bronze statue of Neptune

The King Neptune statue located at the Boardwalk on 31st Steet is 34 feet high. The Artist and sculptor who created this masterpiece is Paul DiPasquale. The statue was cast in bronze in China.

Things To Do in Virginia Beach

Amusements and Amusement Parks
Bicycling
Charter Fishing
Churches
Comedy Clubs / Street Acts
Ecotourism
Golf
Historical Sites
Movies & Theaters
Museums
Music Venues & Concerts
Parasailing
Pier Fishing
Sightseeing & Tours
Spa – Therapy
Surfqing
Jet Ski & Boat Rentals

Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (Virginia Bay Bridge)

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel (CBBT) is a 23-mile (37 km) fixed link crossing at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay in the U.S. state of Virginia. It connects the Delmarva Peninsula with Virginia Beach and the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.

The Virginia bridge–tunnel originally combined 12 miles (19 km) of trestle, two 1-mile-long (1.6 km) tunnels, four artificial islands, four high-level bridges, approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) of causeway, and 5.5 miles (8.9 km) of approach roads—crossing the Chesapeake Bay and preserving traffic on the Thimble Shoals and Chesapeake shipping channels. It replaced vehicle ferry services which operated from South Hampton Roads and from the Virginia Peninsula from the 1930s until completion of the bridge–tunnel in 1964. The system remains one of only ten bridge–tunnel systems in the world, three of which are located in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Interesting Facts about the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

Since it opened, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel has been crossed by more than 100 million vehicles.

The bridge–tunnel saves motorists 95 miles (153 km) and 1½ hours on a trip between Virginia Beach/Norfolk.

Official Name: Lucius J. Kellam, Jr. Bridge-Tunnel

Operated by: The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel Commission

Route: US 13 connecting Virginia Beach/Norfolk to Virginia's Eastern Shore

Total Length (including approach roads): 23 miles

Length Toll Plaza to Toll Plaza: 20 miles

Length Shore to Shore: 17.6 miles

Depth of water along Route: 25 to 100 feet

Opening Date: Northbound: April 15, 1964 ,  Southbound: April 19, 1999

Awards: 

*American Society of Civil Engineers 1965 award for "Outstanding Engineering Achievement"

*Designated "One of Seven Engineering Wonders of the Modern World" in 1965

Construction Features:  12 miles of low-level trestle, 2 one-mile-long tunnels, 2 bridges, 2 miles of causeway, 4 man-made islands and 5-1/2 miles of approach roads.

Trestles:  Length 12.3 miles

Northbound width 28 feet curb-to-curb

Southbound width 36 feet curb-to-curb

Tunnels (Trench Type):

Thimble Shoal Tunnel: 5,552 feet in length, portal to portal

Chesapeake Channel Tunnel: 5,237 feet in length, portal to portal

Source : http://www.cbbt.com

Thirumarugal

Thirumarugal Siva temple

Thirumarugal Siva temple (திருமருகல் இரத்தினகிரிஸ்வரர் கோயில்) is very near to the towns Nannilam, Poonthottam, Karaikal and Nagore. The entrance to this temple with 2 prakarams is crowned with a 5 tiered Rajagopuram built by Ko Chenkann Cholan.  It is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, where two of the most revered Nayanars (Saivite Saints), Appar and Tirugnana Sambandar have sung the glories of this temple.

        

	Rathnagiriswarar Temple,Thirumarugal
Shiva Name	Manikkavannar, Ratnagireeswarar (மாணிக்கவண்ணர், இரத்தினகிரீஸ்வரர்)
Ambal	Vanduvaar kuzhali amman, Amotalanayaki  (வண்டுவார் குழலி, ஆமோதாளக நாயகி)
Vriksham	Vaazhai
Theertham	Lakshmi Theertham
Patikam	Sambandar, Appar
Location	Tirumarugal near Mayiladuthurai, Nannilam
	Chola Naadu - South of Kaveri

Temple History :  In this temple, the  Lord Brahma and Sage Parashara did penance, the former to regain his powers and the latter to rid himself of sins. The Lingam here, which is a Swayambhu, was unearthed by King Kusakethu, the Lord's ardent devotee, and bears the scar caused by the king's spade while he was digging the earth. The history of this temple also states that lord Rathinagireeshwarar had showered Rathina mazha (Rain)  to eradicate the famine in that place.  Sambandar sung the Vidam Theertha Patikam in this temple .

Apart from the two saints  (Sambandar and Appar) , Sekkizhar, Arunagirinathar  and Ramalingar has also sung about this temple. 

Columbia Hindu Temple

The Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of South Carolina was established with an objective to fill in the need for thousands of Hindus in the State of South Carolina to worship and pray together, perform sacraments and rituals, to observe and celebrate festivals, and to perform humanitarian and educational activities.

Ever since the temple activities started, the temple has been increasingly serving the Hindus and the wider community in a dynamic way. It is active in inter religious activities both cultural and humanitarian.  The temple celebrating the "India Day"  each year in which general public is invited to attend Indian Dance, music and taste Indian delicacies. This provides opportunities to understand and appreciate mutual cultures. The temple provides opportunities for open house worship.

In 1982, A group of 150 Hindu families in the Columbia area, purchased a land for the temple and begin construction.

The temple was completed On April 1, 1984 , but it was  without murti (images), Later the murthy installation happened in phases, 
September 1986  Krishna and Radha was placed in the center of the temple,   
Rama and his companions (Sita, Laksmana, Hanuman), Durga, Saraswati, Vishnu with Sri and Bhu and Ganesha. 
The pranapratistha, or installation ceremony, was performed for Vekateswara in 1989, Mahavira (the founder of Jainism) in 1992 and Shiva in May 2003.

Yaga Salai (யாக சாலை)

Address: 
Hindu Temple & Cultural Center
5703 Kiawah Rd, Columbia, SC 29212
Phone:(803) 772-9650

Temple Timing
Week Days  8:30 am to 12:00 pm   & 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Week Ends  8:00 am to 1:00 pm     & 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Canton Hindu Temple

The Hindu Temple of Canton  

Indians in the north(Michigan Area) wants to build a Hindu temple. In 1987 the Bhumi Puja was performed and the temple was opened on December 25, 1990. Initially it was opened with regular Sunday morning prayer with the framed pictures of deities .

But later 2 years they did the Murti Pratistha which is happened On May 15, 1993,  with three days of grand celebration.

Deities in the canton temple

Lord Krishna & Radha Devi

Lord Lakshmana, Lord Rama and & Sita Devi

Lord Hanuma

Mother Durga & Lord Ganesh

Lord Shiva & Parvathi Devi

Goddess Sridevi & Lord Balaji & Goddess Bhoodevi

Address : The Hindu Temple of Canton, 44955 Cherry Hill Road. Canton, MI 48188

Temple will be opened  

Mon - Fri: 8am - 12pm   and  5pm - 9pm , weekends and holidays: 9am - 9pm

Hindu Temples in Michigan

·        Livonia Sai Temple

·        Flint Kasi Sri Viswanatha Temple

·        Pontiac The Eternal Mother Temple

·        Troy Bharatiya Temple

·        Canton Hindu Temple

·        Lansing Bharatiya Temple

Jain Temple in Chicago

The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC)

The primary purpose of JSMC is to provide a temple for religious services and a community center for social, cultural, educational and economic needs of the Jain community. Other objectives of JSMC are to increase the awareness of the principles of Jainism, achieve the unity of all Jains, provide a platform wherefrom to project the voice of Jain religion, promote the feeling of amity and brotherhood among Jains and to promote inter-faith understanding, establish communications between scholars of Jain philosophy and members of the Society, and celebrate Jain festivals and holidays. It was was founded in 1970.

Mission:   To offer a trustworthy and structured ground for projecting a common voice of all Jains for promoting principles of Jain religion, providing Jain education to the community, and celebrating Jain social and cultural events in a manner that is compassionate, vibrant, & dynamic to all. In doing so, the organization shall execute its affairs ethically based on a sound infrastructure and responsible conduct, while creating a sustainable financial position.

Shri Shantinath                                Shri Ajithnath          Shri Mahavir Swami

Shri Vasupujya swami                                           Shri Neminath

Shri Mallinath                                        Shri Chandraprabu

Shri Padmavathi Devi Shri Saraswathi Devi             Shri Lakshmi Devi

Temple Video :

Address : 
Jain Society in Chicago
435 N Route 59
Bartlett, Illinois 60103

Temple Hours 
Weekdays 7:00AM to 8:00PM , Weekends 7:00AM to 9:00PM