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Arakanda Nallore: Athulya Nadeswarar Temple.



This place Arakanda Nallore is about 2 kms from Thiru koiloore and 35 kms from Vizhupuram. This is one of the Nadu Nadu Devara sthalam. Previously the place was known as Arayani Nallore. The temple is on a hillock near the confluence of Gowthami River and River Penna.












The temple Raja gopuram is of seven tiers.




Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam and teertham is River Penna.








Main Deity is Swayambu Siva Lingam known as Athulya Nadhar / Oppila Maneeswarar facing west under Rudraksha mandapam. His consort known as Soundra Kanakambikai / Azhagiya Ponnamai in standing posture is seen in different sanctum. Goddess is holding Alli Flower in her left hand and Lotus flower in her right hand. The temple is considered to be Gyana Yoga Sakthi Peetam.



Nandi is seen facing slightly towards right side with his ears turned towards the main sanctum, as if, he is ready to hear, what Lord Siva says. Here he is known as Sevimadukkum Nandi Devar.
Adikara Nandi is seen slightly moved towards Left side. When Sambandhar came to this place the doors of temple, were shut by the followers of other religion and worship was totally stopped. Sambandhar sang Hymns about Lord Siva here, and the doors opened immediately and then onwards rituals were started again. Both Nandi and Adikara Nandi seen slightly moved to either sides with their face turned towards left and right side respectively, for Sambandhar to have a clear darshan of Lord Sri Athulya Nadhar.



Other deities seen in the temple are Swayambu Valampuri Vinayakar, Mutthu Kumarar seen with six hands, Vishnu seen with Pryoga Chakkram in his hand with Lakshmi Devi, Kati hastha Durgai, Jeshta Devi, Asithanga Bairavar, Chandeekeswarar, Saptha madhar, Saneeswarar and Navagraham. Saneeswarar in the navagraham sanctum is seen with his right leg placed on his vahanam crow. Biravar is seen without his vahan dog.







Sambandar sanctum







There is a sanctum for Ramana Maharishi in the temple.



Eesanar, Durvasar and Viswamitra Rishi wanted to learn thoroughly about Eswara sakthi. So they approached Hygragreevar who is supposed to be god for Gyanam. Lord Hyagreevar joined with them and approached Lord Murugan for Upadesam. When they went to Lord Murugan he took them to His mother Goddess Parvathy.



Mother Goddess blessed them and asked them to visit Krishnaranyam on Earth where confluence of Penna and Gowthami River happens. To the north bank of this place there is a Hillock with power of Gyana Sakthi. Goddess asked them to meditate in this place about Lord Sivato get good result. Lord Siva was impressed with their penance and appeared before them. Lord gave Upadesam about Veda Agama Nadham. Lord Siva’s Upadesam to them about the Nadham was so clear and precise; they addressed him as Sri Athi Tulya Nadha Eswarar, which over a period changed into Sri Athula Nadeswarar.








There is a sanctum for Annamalayarhere. Sambandharafter worshippingLord Siva here wanted to visit Thiruvanna malai and worship Annamalayaar. But it did not happen so, he thought of Annamalayaar and installed a Siva Lingam and worshipped Him. This sanctum is seen in-between Sri Athulya Nadhar Sanctum and Goddess Soundra Kanakambikai.











As we go around the temple, we see Foot prints of Sambandhar placed on a peetam in a place from where he worshipped Annamaliyaar and sang Hymns on Him.




Sthala Purana says Lord Vishnu worshiped Lord Siva in this pace to get rid of his dosha for destroying Mahabali. Goddess Lakshmi also came in search of Lord Vishnu to this place. Lord Siva appeared before them here.



Once a muni, by name Neelakantar visited Siva kshetrams, to get rid of his curse. On his way to Thiru Annamlai he took bath in River Penna and sat on the hillock. From place he was able to see Thiru Annamalai, so he decided to worship Lord Siva from this place. He started meditating in this place. Lord Siva was pleased with his worship, and appeared before him with his consort Parvathy, and blessed him to get rid of his curse. Neelakanta Muni prayed Lord Siva, to stay back in the place and bless mankind. Lord Siva is in Swyambu Lingam form known as Araiani Nadahar in this place.







Here we see five caves where Pancha Pandava stayed for sometime during their Agnayatha vasam Period




(Swayambu Lingam)[Gyana sakthi][Eeswara Sakthi][ValampuriVinayakar][AdikaraNandi][Ramana Maharishi]

Thiru Kottaram:



This place is One of 275 Devara Sthalam. The place Velangkudi is on the way between Kariakkal and Mailaduthurai. Thiru Kottaram is about a kilometer from Velangkudi.









The Raja Gopuram is of three tiers.




Main Deity is small Swayambu Lingam known as Iravadeeswarar and his consort known as Vandavar Kuzali Amman. She is seen in standing posture.




Sthala Vruksham is Parijatham and Teertham is Vanjiaru and Soorya Teertham. Previously the River was known as Kottaru and now it is known as Vanjiaru.









As we enter we find Dwajasthambam and Dwara Ganapathy. In front of this we see a mandapam, with sculpture of Lord Siva as Kailasanadhar To left we see Bala Ganapthy.









In this mandapam, we see pillars and the roof is in arch shape. Nandi is seen here facing the main sanctum of Iravadeeswarar.




Here in this mandapam to the right, we see Artha mandapam and Ambal sannidhi. From here we enter into Maha mandapam, were we see Natarajar and Sivakami Ammai, Lord Murugan, and Somaskandar. Next we enter into Artha Mandapam were, we see Boga Sakthy as Urchava Idoi to North West corner. Ganapathy and Nagarajar sculptures, is seen to either side of the entrance, which leads to main sanctum of Iravadeeswarar.




As we go around the temple we see other Deities like Ganapathy, Thirumaal, Kailasa nadhar, Nalwar, Paravai Nachiar, Subaka Maharishi, Nagarajar Subramanyar, Gaja Lakshmi, and Chandikeeswarar.




Due to the curse of Durvasa Muni, Iravadham lost its control and hit the clouds with its tusk. Rain started pouring down and water started flowing like a River. Iravadham worshiped Lord Siva with this water. Hence Lord Siva is known as Iravadeeswarar and the place as Kottaru which changed as Kottaram over a Period.




Purana says Agasthya Muni and Subhaka Maharishi worshiped Lord Iravadeswarar here. One day Subha Rishi was late in visiting the temple, by the time the door was closed. He took the form of Honey Bee and worshiped Lord Iravadeeswarar. Honeycomb is seen in front of the sanctum. In this temple once in a year, honey is collected from the homeycomb seen in the temple, which is used for the Abishekam of Siva Lingam.




There is a separate sanctum for Kumara Bhuneswarar and Siva lingam which was installed and worshiped by Agasthya Maharishi and Subhaka Muni.




Sambandhar sang Hymns on Iravadeeswarar.




The temple was built by Kulothunga Cholan in the year 1253AD. Stone inscriptions in the temple refer to the King as Maduranthagan Kulothunga Cholan.

Brahma pureeswarar / Kolilinadhar Temple: Thiru kuvalai.



The place Thiru kuvalai is about 19 kms from Thiruvarore to Ettukudi, This place is about 13 kms from Thiruthurai poondy to Ettukudi (via) Kacchanam.







The temple is One of Siva Devara Sthalam and One of Saptha Vidanga Sthalam known as Avani Vidangar. The main Raja Gopuram of the temple is of five tiers, and two prakaram.



Main Deity of the temple is Swayambu Lingam of white sand known as Brahma pureeswara and his consort known as Vandamar Poongkuzhal ammai / Brahma kujalambikai in separate sanctum. Siva lingam is seen with kavacham.


Vinayakar is known a Thyaga vinayakar. There is Siva Lingam seen in-betwen Lord Siva sanctum and Amman sanctum which was worshiped by Agasthiyar. Here we se Navagraham in a straight line.







Sthala vruksham is Totha Vruksham.






Teerthaam is Brahma Pushkarani.



Purana says Brahma worshiped Lord Siva and made a pushkarani which is known as Brahma teertham. Once Brahma lie, told Lord Siva that he has seen the Thirumudi (head) of Lord Siva. So he was cursed, and was unable to perform the creation work assigned to him. Due to this confusion even the Graha’s were not in a position to function properly. To set right everything Brahma dug a pushkarani and made a Siva Lingam. He worshiped Siva Lingam here and hence Lord Siva is known as Brahma pureeswaar.


Importance of the temple is the place is one of Saptha Vidanga Sthalam known as Avani Vidangar. Beema worshiped Lord Siva of Thiru kuvalai to get rid of his Brahmahathi Dosham. Sundarar worshiped and sang hymns on Lord Siva, for manual power, to get his paddy (which was like a mountain) transported to Paravayar palace at Thiruvaroore.




Brahma, Agathiyar, Pancha Pandvas, Musukunda Chakkravarhy, and Navgraha’s worshiped Brahma pureewarar of this temple.


Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Thiru Navukkarasar, and Sambandhar sang Hymns on Lord Siva. Stone inscriptions of Chola and period are found.

Vadakarai / Thiru Panayoore:



“Vadakari” is about five kms south east of “Nannilam”, on the banks of “River Mudikondan”. This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is facing towards east, with two prakaram.






Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Soundareswarar and his consort known as Periya Nayaki Amman. Sthala Vruksham is Panai maram and teertham is Amirtha Pushkarani, Mahalakshmi and Parasara Teertham.








Sthala Purana ,says Parasara Muni, Musukundan, Karikala Cholan and Maha lakshmi worshiped Lord Siva of this place. Vinayakar of this temple is known as Thunairundha Vinayakar.




As we go around the prakaram we see sanctum of Subramanyar, Gaja Lakshmi, Parasara muni, Durgai, Natarajar and lingam representing seven sthalamaround the place.



Stone inscriptions of Sundara Pandiyan, Parakrama Pandiyan, Raja Raja cholan, and Kulothungan period are seen in the temple.



Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.



[Sundarar][ Gyana Sambandhar][Hymns][Thunairunda Vinayakar]

1. Thirukkaravasal :
   
   
   
   The place is about 14 kms from Thiruvarore to Thiruthurai poondi.
   
   
   
   This temple is One of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. The temple Raja gopuram is of three storeys. This place is One of seven places where we find Thyagesa Perumaan.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   As we enter inside we see Dwajasthambam in front with vinayakar.
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Kannayeera Nadhar and his consort known as Kailasa Nayaki Amman in standing posture.
   
   
   
   Teertham of the temple is known as Sesha teertham (well) and Brahma teertham. Sthala Vruksham is Vilavam and Jack fruit tree. The vilavamaram has 5 leaves instead of three which is usual.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Other deities seen in the temple prakaram are Pramodha Vinayakar, Murugan, Maha Vishnu, Agastheeswarar, Indrapureeswarar, Gowthama lingam, Natarajar, Thyagesayar, Viswanadhar and Kalyana sundarar. We find three Bairavar in this temple. Kala bairavar, Utchikala Bairavar, and Swarnakarshna Bairavar. We see Lakshmi Devi in front of these three Bairavars. Each Bairavar is important for, three different times of the day early morning, afternoon and night pooja.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   We see Vinayakar near the pushkarani known as Kadukkai vinayakar. Purana says once a merchant, who sells Jadhikai, stayed back in this place to spend the night. Small boy asked him what he was selling; he said it is nothing but Kadukkai. Next day morning the merchant was all his goods were kadukkai and he realized the small boy was Lord Ganesha himself. He worshiped Lord and was blessed by him and all his goods turned back into Jadhikai
   
   
   
   
   Lord Dakshina Moorthy here is known as Gyana Guru with Kundalini sakthi on his head which is a rare thing.
   
   
   
   The place is known as Adividangar sthalam. Sthala purana says one of the Siva lingam out of seven which was given to Chola King Musukundha Chakkravarthy, was installed here and worshiped by him. Thayagesa peruman is seen in a separate sanctum here. The dance performed here is known as Kukuda Natanam
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place and Navukkarasar has composed songs known as Thiru Thandaga padalgal. Any issues regarding eye sight get cured by worshipping lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   
   Stone inscriptions are seen in the temple.

[Adividangarar][Kukkuda Natanam] [Vilvam][Gyana Guru]

1. Pamani:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   This is one of 275 Devara Sthalam. The Place is Thiru Padhaleecharam / Pampani about 2Kms from Mannarkudi on the banks of River Pamani with two prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   We see Ganapathy and Nagar outside the temple in a small shed.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   As we enter inside the main gate we see 16 pillar mandapam to right side.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Dwajasthambam is seen in front with Pradosha Nandi in front of it facing Lord Siva.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   We see Dwara Ganapathy and Dwara Subramanyar to either side of the temple entrance near Dwajasthambam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Naganadhar and his consort known as Amirtha Nayaki Amman.
   
   
   
   Teertham is known as Naga teertham and Sthala vruksham is Mango tree. Adiseshan from Padalokam worshipped Lord Siva of this place, hence the place is known as Padaleecharam, and deity as Naganadhar. There are imprints of snake on Siva lingam.
   
   
   
   
   As we go around the prakaram we see Vinayakar, Murugan, Pancha lingam Gaja Lakshmi, Durgai, Saraswathy, Surya, Bairavar and Badrakali.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   We see Vilva tree with nine leaves in the temple, which is a rare species
   
   
   
   
   Stone inscriptions are there in the temple. Thiru Gyana Sambandhar and Sundarar have sung hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.

1. Melayoor / Thiruchaikadu:
   
   
   
   The place is also known as Chayavanam. This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   The place is about 3 kms to Thiruvenkadu, and 15 kms SE, of Seergazhi Town.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Chayavaneswarar facing east and his consort Sri Kuilinum nunmozhi Ammai, facing South. Cauvery and Iravadam are teertham of the temple.
   
   
   
   Chai means korai in Tamil. The place was full of these type of grass, and hence the name Chayavanam / Chaikadu. This is one among, six places considered equal to Kasi.
   
   
   
   As we go around the temple we see a mandapam, resembling a chariot, with chakra and horses attached to the main temple. The Vimanam of the mandapam is Indra Vimanam. Inside the sanctum in the maha mandapam we see Lord Murugan with Vel. Archakar of the temple said, the idol of Lord Murugan was found in the sea.
   
   
   
   
   Purana: Indra’s mother worshipped Lord Siva of this place daily. Indra tried to take the Swayambu Lingam to his place Indralokam, by doing so his eye sight started diminishing. Eyarpagai Nayanar was blessed  by (Prathyaksham) Lord Siva here.
   
   Indra as Iravadam worshipped Lord Siva, here. Upamanyu muni worshipped Lord Siva.
   The Iravada teertham is seen in front of the temple.
   
   
   Sambandhar and appar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

[Sambandhar][Eyarpagai Nayanar][Charriot][indra Vimanam]

1. Thiru vallam / Koneri Rajapuram.
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. The place Thiru vallam is about 6 kms from Thiruvavaduthurai, and 10 Kms to SE of Thiru Vedaimarudhur. The temple has a Raja Gopuram of three storey and two prakarams.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arul Migu Uma Maheswarar / Bhoomi Nadhar and his consort known as Mangala Nayaki Amman. Teertham is known as Mangala teertham and Sakthi Teertham. Sthala vruksham is Poopul tree.
   
   
   
   Importance: There is no Nandi in this temple. Bhoodevi worshipped Lord Siva, of this place, hence the name Bhoomi Nadhar. The place is also known as Bhoomiswaram.
   
   
   Natarajar of this place is Swayambu idol. The Natarajar here is famous. They say the nerves are visible in the idol. He is seen in separate sanctum in Maha Mandapam
   
   
   
   
   Purana says King Pururavas worshipped Lord Siva here in this place. He was blessed by Lord Siva and was relieved of his sufferings, due to Leprosy.
   
   
   
   Sambandar and Appar have sung hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

This is a small place, and we reached the place at 10 AM. The temple was open and the, gurukkal came to temple for morning pooja when we were about to leave the temple.
At the sight of Gurukkal we were happy, we will be able to see Natarajar sanctum which was locked. The system here is two persons have to operate their keys together.
Gurukkal was ready to do but the other person who was incharge did not show any interest. We waited for ½ hour in the mandapam for him to open the sanctum.



A group of art students entered for their project work in the temple at that time. The person, who was in charge, started running after the group that came and simply refused to open the sanctum. I think it was our bad luck; we had to skip and leave the temple. The whole mood of our trip on that day was spoiled. We do plan and start visiting temples, once we happen to skip any temple due to any inconvenience, we do not know when we will be able to visit the place once again.


We only hope by Lord Siva’s grace we will be able to make up with this particular temple Konerirajapuram and have a glimpse of Natarajar.


[Natarajar][LordSiva] [Nandi]

1. Thiru Kannapuram Siva temple.
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalams.
   The place Thiru Ramanatheechram is on the banks of River Mudikondan about 11 kms from Nanilam. The temple has a Raja gopuram and two prakarams.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Ramanadeeswarar and his consort
   Karuvar kuzhali ammai.
   
   
   
   Sri Rama worshipped Lord Siva of this place, hence the name Ramanadeecharam. Other deities seen in the temple are Vinayakar, Murugan, Gaja Lakshmi, Kala biravar, Nalwar, Sooryan, Dakshina Moorthy, lingothbhavar, and Durgai.
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   
2. Thiru Pugaloore, and Thiru Vardhamaneecharam
   
   These two temple is considered as two different Siva Devara sthalam of 275 Devara sthalam. They are seen in the same temple compound.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The place Punnaga Vanam is about 7 kms to east of Nanilam. The temple is big with five storey, Raja gopuram and two prkarams. We see urchava idols of Nayanmars, Agni, Natarajar in the artha mandapam of the temple.
   
   
   
   Main Deity of Thiru Pugaloore is Swayambu Lingam known as Agneeswarar and his consort Manonmani Ammai. Teertham is known as Agni teertham. Punnai is Sthala vruksham of the temple.
   
   
   
   Main deity of vardhamaneecharm is Swayambu Lingam known as Sarnya pureeswarar and his consort known as karuthandar Kuzhali.
   
   
   
   Importance: Agni Bhagawan and Baradwaja muni worshipped Lord Siva of this Place. Thiru Navukkarasar attained Mukthy in this place. This is the birth place of one of the nayanar known as Muruga Nayanar.
   
   
   This was the place where ordinary bricks which Sundarar, kept in the night, turned out to be Gold Bricks.
   
   
   
   Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, Sundarar, and Thiru Navuakkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.

[Navukkarasar][Swayambu Lingam] [Sundarar][Golden Bricks]

1. Kutthanoor:
   
   
   This is the only temple for Goddess Saraswathy in Tamil Nadu. The place is known as Thiru Tilathaipadhi.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   This is a small temple with single prakaram. There are shops in front selling Note books, Pencil, Pen, along with regular pooja items, which we normally find at shops near the temple. Devotees buy notebooks, pencils and pens, and slate according to their requirement and they give these things to prohit, who place it near Goddess Saraswathy and returns it back.
   
   
   
   
2. Seeyathamangai:
   
   
   This is one of the 275 Devara sthalams. The place is about 1 ½ kms from Thiru Marugal, and 3 kms from Tittacheri on the banks of River Mudikondan.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The temple is under renovation. Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Ayavantheeswarar facing west and his consort Eru malar kannamai, / Thailambikayar, facing west in separate temple within the same premises.
   
   
   
   There is a small mandapam for nandhi in front of the main sanctum As we go around the temple we see beautiful sculpture of Durgai, Dakshina Moorthy, and Kshetrapalakar. A stone idol of Navaneetha Krishnan is seen in the temple.
   
   
   
   Outer prakaram we see a small sanctum for saneeswarar. Brahma teertham is the pushkarani of the temple which is seen in front of the temple
   
   
   
   Purana says Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Siva here, hence the name Ayavanthy. This is birth place of Thiru Neelanakka Nayanar, who worshipped Lord Siva here. Once he when he went to worship Lord Siva, here with his wife. At that time a spider fell on Siva Lingam in the sanctum.
   
   
   Nayanar’s wife tried to remove the spider on the Lingam by blowing air with her mouth. Nayanar was annoyed by her act, and he said what she did was wrong. He left her and stayed back in the temple that night. In his dream that night, Lord Siva showed him that all other place, except the place spider fell was wounded. Nayanar realised his mistake and he joined his wife.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

[Saraswathy] [Swayambu Lingam] [Navaneetha Krishnan] [Sambandhar]

1. Tirucherai:
   
   
   One of important 275 Siva temple. The place is about 9 kms from Kumbakonam,and 5kms distance from Nachiyar koil.
   
   
   Main deity: Saraparameswarar-Swayambu lingam, His Consort Gyanavalliammai
   
   
   Sthalavrusham is Mavilangai. Teertham is Markandeya theertham.
   
   
   We see Vinayakar, Natarajar, Rishabarudar, Dakshina moorthy, Kalabairavar, Durgai, Sooryan,and Sani Bagwan.
   
   
   
   "Sundrarar,Thirunavukkarasar" have composed hymns in praise of this lord. One can get rid of his indebtedness by worshiping this Lord.
   
   
2. Vishnu Temple: One of the 108 divya desam.
   
   
   Main deity: Saranatha perumal-Standing posture. His Consort Saranayagi
   
   
   Teertham: Sara teertham, Vimanam: Saravimanam.
   
   
   Here Perumal is giving darshan with five of his consorts: Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Neeladevi, Mahalakshmi and Saranayagi.This place is known as Panchasarashetram.
   
   
   
   
3. Thingalore:
   
   
   One of 275 important Siva temple.The place is about 12 km from Tanjore and 2km from Thiruvaiyaru.
   
   
   Main deity: Swayambu lingam. Kailasanadhar and Pereyia Nayaki ambal.
   Teertham: chandra pushkarani. Moon worshiped the lord in this place, so the place is named after him as Thingalore.
   
   
   Importance: Birth place of Apputhi adigal. His son died due to snake bite. Navukkuarasar devotee of siva sung in praise of this lord of this place, GOD was pleased gave life to the boy. On panguni uthiram day sun light falls on main diety in the morning, and the next fullmoon moon light falls on diety.
   
   
   
4. Thiruvyaru:
   
   
   
   The place is about 10kms from Tanjore. Birth place of Saint Sri Thyagaraja, born on 4-5-1767. Samadhi on 6-1-1847.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Thyagaraja is One of the trimoorthy and his compositions are mainly on Sree Rama. Even today Thyagaraja aradhan takes place during the thithi of his, samadhi day. All musicians sing together pancha rathna krities and there after his composition in individual as a tribute to him.
   
   
   
   
5. Iyarappar temple:
   
   
   Iyarappar One of 275 important temple of Lord Siva.
   
   
   Main Deity: Swyambhu linga Iyarappar and his consort Aram valartha nayaki.
   Teertham: surya teertham, seven pancha teertham. Sthala vruksham: Vilva vrikshum.
   
   
   Importance: This place is considered equal to kasi. Siva performed pooja for himself over here. Lord Siva rewarded Silaatha muni for his penance. Rewad was nandi devar as his child in a box in the place where yaga is performed. Vyagyapadhar's daughter got married to nandi at this place.
   
   
   Navukuarasar was blessed with glimpse of kayalasa sundarar.
   
   
   Navukarasar Sambandar sung hymns on praise of lord over here. Arunagiri nathar praised and sung about Lord Muruga of this place.
   
   
   
6. Melai Thiru poonthuruthi:
   
   
   
   
   
   one of 275 important Siva devara Sthalam. the place is about 5kms from Thiruvayaru.
   
   
   
   Main Deity: swayambu Pushpavana nathar and his consort Azagalamarntha nayaki
   Teertham: kasyapa teertham.
   
   
   
   
   
   Importance: The place is inbetween cavery and kudamuruti river. Hence the name turuthi, one of eamoor sapthsthana.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Nandi here is not in straight line to deity it has moved towards to side on request for Sambandhar who is a devotee. Here Dakshina moorthy is with veena which is a rare thing.
   
   
   
   Navukuarasar has composed poem about the lord. Arunagirinadhar sang about Murugan of this temple.
   
   
   
7. Perumpuliur:
   
   The Siva temple is about 2kms from Thiruvayaru.
   
   
   Main Deity: Swayambu lingam Known as Vyagya pureeswarar, and his consort sowandra nayaki.
   
   
   Importance: Vyagyapadhar worshipped in his place so the deity is named after him. Arunagirinadhar has sung about lord Murugan.
   
   
   
8. Thiru kandioor:
   
   
   One of 275 important Siva Devara Sthalam. The place is about 2kms from Thiruvayaru. One of Amoor sapthasthana sthalam.
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity: Veerattaneswarar and his consort Mangala nayaki.
   Name: on request of Parvathi, Siva removed the 5th head of Brahama so the place is called as kandioor veerattam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Teertham: kapala, daksha, brahama, pathala, ganga. Sthala vruksham: vilvam.
   
   
   
   
   Importance: Lord Muruga with japamalai in right vjra sakthi in left hand. Arunagirinathar has sung about lord Murugan. Harasapa vimochana perumal temple is there in the premises. Brahma has seperate temple over here.
   
   Sambandhar and Appar sang hymns on Lord Siva here

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