- Special Features
Foundation YearThe Temple dates back to the 6th century ADSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther SpecialityPadal Petra Temple (Temple mentioned in the literature)
- Sthala Puran1. The Temple dates back to the 6th century AD.
2. Built by the kings 1st Rajendra chola, Sundara pandiyar and mahendra varma pallava.
3. The Temple was sung by appar, sundarar and Gnanasambandar.
4. The place where lord shiva gave food to appar.
5. This is the 61st chola temple located on the north bank of the river cauvery.
6. The banana tree (kalvalai) is thriving. It is over 768000 years old.1. The lord has appeared as the self lingam. The name of the lord is Gneelivaneswarar.
2. other names of the lord kathali vasanthar. Gneelivana nathar, paramasambu, Araniyavidangar, chakra Thiyagar, Adikara vallavar, Eluthariya peruman.
3. legend has is that Goddess visalakshi performed penance and worshiped the swayambhu lingam and got married.
4. The seven virgins of the Deva world helped in the worship of Goddess visalakshi. Therefore, the seven virgins of the Deva world have emerged as banana trees.
- ArchitectureRajakopuram
Tower Name - Rajakopuram
Constructor Name - sundrapandiyan
Lightning Arrester - No
Century - 6th Century
Tower Description - THE Rajagopuram,the main entrance to the east,has not been completed for many years.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Devotees first visit Yama Dharma's sannidhi and the move to other deities.
Offerings to DeityStotras and Mantras
- Festivals
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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