Thirukadaiyur TEMPLE HISTORY
thirukadaiyur TEMPLE HISTORY
Thirukadaiyur History
Thirukadaiyur Sri Amritaghateswarar Abhirami Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Shiva in his manifestation as “Destroyer of Death” and his wife Parvati as Abhirami. It is located in Thirukkadaiyur (Thirukadavur), 21 km East of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in India.This temple is associated with the legend of Shiva saving his young devotee, Markendeya from death, and the tale of a saint, Abirami Pattar a devotee of the presiding goddess.
60th Marriage in Thirukadaiyur Temple
The presiding deity of Thirukadaiyur is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur Mayanam or Brahmapureeswarar Temple Thirumeiganam, Pillaiperumalnallur, another famous Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam is located nearby Thirukadaiyur , easterly.
Thirukadaiyur History
Thirukadaiyur Sri Amritaghateswarar Abhirami Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Shiva in his manifestation as “Destroyer of Death” and his wife Parvati as Abhirami. It is located in Thirukkadaiyur (Thirukadavur), 21 km East of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu in India.This temple is associated with the legend of Shiva saving his young devotee, Markendeya from death, and the tale of a saint, Abirami Pattar a devotee of the presiding goddess.
60th Marriage in Thirukadaiyur Temple
The presiding deity of Thirukadaiyur is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. Brahmapureeswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur Mayanam or Brahmapureeswarar Temple Thirumeiganam, Pillaiperumalnallur, another famous Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam is located nearby Thirukadaiyur , easterly.
Thirukadaiyur Temple Milestone
Thirukadaiyur Temple has 6 daily rituals at various times from 6 AM to 10 PM, & 12 yearly festivals on its calendar. The present Thirukadaiyur masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Thanjavur Nayaks. Thirukadaiyur Temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Thirukadaiyur Temple Milestone
Thirukadaiyur Temple has 6 daily rituals at various times from 6 AM to 10 PM, & 12 yearly festivals on its calendar. The present Thirukadaiyur masonry structure was built during the Chola dynasty in the 9th century, while later expansions are attributed to Thanjavur Nayaks. Thirukadaiyur Temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.