SambathGowri Amman Nandhikeswarar Siva Temple - Thuriyur |
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Arulmigu Maha Sambathgowri Amman - Nandhikeswarar Siva temple lies
in the heart of the Thuraiyur town, 48 kms from Tiruchirappalli. The
Lord is sung by Appar, Arunagirinathar and other saivate saints. This
temple is developed and added with shrines during 8th - 14th centuries.It
is said that Iyyanar, Pidari, Nagakanni, Indran, Thirumal, Venuvanamunivar,
Parasaran have prayed the Lord Siva here. The temple tank is called
'Nandhi Theertham. It is told that the Sundra Chozhan, named the Linga
here as 'Nandhikeswarar. |
There are many life size exquisitely carved stone sculptures
in the temple. There is a Nagakanni Amman statue enshired in this temple.During
all fridays, during raghukalam (10.30 am to 12.00 Noon ) Special poojas
are conducted for this Goddess, to expiate the sin of Raghu- Kethu,
delay in marriages etc. There is a beautiful centre mandapam (Maiya
mandapam) in a dilapidated condition in the big irrigation tank nereby
the temple. Sri Vedantha Mahadesigar temple also lies here. During
all festive days of Lord Siva, more number of devotees are visiting
the Nandhikeswara temple. |
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