- Special Features
Foundation Year1000-2000 years oldSthala TreeKallala Maram (Banyan tree)TheerthamBrahmma, Agasthya, Kathyayana theerthasRathamArchitectureDravidian ArchitectureOther SpecialitySun God performs Puja to Lord on the first three days of Panguni (March-April) by spreading His rays on the Lord.
- Sthala Puran
A Chola king suspected the fidelity of his wife and killed her and thus incurred the Brahmmahati dosha – the impact of sin of murder. He wandered here and there as a lunatic. He saw one day a dog with skin diseases following him. It fell in a river and came back healthy and beautiful. The king too followed the dog’s example and got his relief. He also got back his kingdom and built this temple on the banks of the confluence of the two rivers and named the place Tiru Koodalai Attrur meaning the confluence of the rivers. Later this temple was dilapidated and idols were lost. Mother Goddess appeared in the dream of the priest and told him of Her presence in the river. The priest discovered the idols and built the present temple.
- Architecture
Rarely two Ambica shrines are seen in some Shiva temples against one generally seen. Lord Nardana Vallabeswarar temple has two Ambica shrines, Gnana Shakti and Para Shakti. Kumkum is offered as prasad in the former shrine and Vibhuti in the latter. It is believed that worshipping Ambicas will take the devotee to excellence in education. Saint Sundarar had sung the praise of Lord of this temple.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Student devotees pray to excel in education.
Offerings to DeityDevotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother offering vastras.
Stotras and Mantras
- Festivals13 day Brahmmotsavam in connection with Masi Magam in February-March is grandly celebrated in the temple.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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