Thiruthavathuri, now called lalgudi, is situated on the banks of
river coleroon, (known also as north cauvery) about 20 kms form
Tiruchi. The temple here has won a unique place among the temples of
Tamilnadu. It was here only the seven rishis, atri, brihu, pulsithar,
vasistar, gauthamar, angeerasar and marichi, prayed to the presiding
deity, saptharisheeswarar,
to ward off the bad period they were passing through. The temple
was taken up for being extended by the parantaka kings.
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