- Malayappa naloore. Ganapathy / Vinakaya under banayan tree.
Importance: It’s a very old banyan tree and its roots falling to ground and had multiplied into numerous trees. The trees have grown so close it looks like cave. Ganesha which was kept long back is now living under the shelter of tree as a room protecting him from rain and sun.
The main tree is in ruins and supported by its roots the stands majestically.
- Thiru Sivapuram: Siva temple
The temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
The place is about 7kms from Kumbakonam.
Main Deity is Swayambu linga known as Sivapuranadhar and his consort known as singaravalli.
Shala vruksham: Sanbakam. Teertham: Chandra pushkarani and Surya teertham
Importance: Vishnu worshiped Siva in the form of Varaha. Guru and Rahu are together in this place which is a rare combination. symbol of Bairava is dog. Here the left ear of dog which is near Bairava is lifting up, as if our prayers are heard by him and forwarded.
Sambandhar, and Navukkuarasar sang about Siva.
- Azagaputhoor: Siva temple
This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam
The place is about 10kms from Kumbakonamand. 3kms from Nachiayar koil.
Main Deity: Swayambu linga known as Padikasualitha paraman and his consort Azagammi
Sthala Vruksham: Vilvam. Teertham: Arasalaaru.
Importance: Pugazahthunai nayanar worshipped and attained eternity. Lord Murugan in the form of Vishnu.
Sambandhar, Appar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
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Very useful blog. Keep it up. Felt very happy to read about all those temples. If you could add more pictures, it 'll give a feeling of virtual tour for the readers. GOD BLESS YOU
ReplyDeleteour family visited the temples in and arond kumbakonam with the help of this guide.thanks a lot.
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