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      Neelakandeswarar Temple, Thiruneelakudi
      Neelakandeswarar
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      ,Tamil Nadu,Thanjavur District,India

      Open Timings
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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      06:00 am-11:00 am
      Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
       :
      05:00 pm-08:00 pm
      Pooja Timings
      NO DATAA
      Other Deities
      Manokianatha Swamy
      Goddess : Baktha Beeshta Pradayani, Anoopamastani.
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        Special Features
        Foundation Year
        1000 - 2000 years old
        Sthala Tree
        Vilwa, Jack Tree
        Theertham
        Deci, Markandeya, Brahmma Theertham
        Ratham
        Architecture
        Other Speciality
        The idol is a Swayambu Lingam.
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        Sthala Puran

        As per Hindu legend, when the celestial deities Devas and Asuras were churning the Ocean of Milk for ambrosia, poison emerged first. Lord Shiva consumed the poison, but  Goddess Parvati held His throat as He was consuming it. It is believed that Lord Shiva got the name Neelakanta from then on. Goddess Parvati anointed Lord Shiva with oil in this place to relieve Neelankata of his pain. The practice of anointing the lingam in the temple continues in modern times where the whole oil is  absorbed by the Lingam.

        Sage Mrikandu prayed to Lord Neelakandeswarar  to bless him with a child. Lord gave him a choice of an arrogant son who would live 1000 years or a noble son who will live for only 16 years. Sage Mrikandu chose to have a son who would live for 16 years and got Markandeya as his son.

        Markendeya prayed at various Shiva temples and finally came to Thiruneelakkudii and prayed to the Lord. Lord Shiva appeared and asked him to express his wish. Markandeya wanted to be a Chiranjeevi and the Lord granted him the boon at this place!

        It is a miracle  that the Lingam absorbs all the oil poured over the Lord during the abhishekam! However, the surface of the Lingam is still rough in spite of pouring thousands of liters of oil  over the years!

        The temple has two  main devis – Goddess Bhaktha Beeshta Pradayani and Anoopamastani.

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        Alankar of Deity
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        Festivals
        Chithirai Brahmmotsavam
        April - May
        Margazhi Tiruvadirai
        December - January
        Aadi Pooram
        July - August
        Karthikai
        November - December
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        Sodasha Upcharas
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        Prasadhas
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        Social Activities
        Annadhan
        Marriage
        Ear Boring
        Head Shave
        Danaas
        Education Facilities
        Social Drives
        Other Activities
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        Arjita Seva
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      Thiruvidaimarudur, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, 612108, India
      Open Timings
      Alldays
       :
      06:00 am - 11:00 am
      Alldays
       :
      05:00 pm - 08:00 pm
      Pooja Timings
      Other Deities
      Manokianatha Swamy
      Goddess : Baktha Beeshta Pradayani, Anoopamastani.
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      Trichy
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