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 Temple info -3510 கோயில் தகவல்-3510 Somanadheeswarar Temple, Thelur, Ariyalur Taluk & District  Thelur is a small hamlet situated one kilometer down a minor road branching northward, located just before V. Kaikatti on the Ariyalur–Jayankondam highway. During the Chola era, this village was known as 'Thigaiyoliyur'. The road leading into the village traverses a large lake, effectively dividing it into two sections. The village itself is situated along the northern bank of this lake. The term "Thigai Oli" (meaning 'Dazzle' or 'Blinding Light') refers to an intensely bright, radiant, or shimmering light—one that is dazzling enough to momentarily blind the eye. Legend has it that the Moon God (Chandra) worshipped Lord Shiva at various sacred sites to seek deliverance from a curse; at such sites, the presiding deity (the Lingam) is typically revered by the name 'Somanathar'. Similarly, this temple site is where the Moon—having lost his luster a...

 Temple info -3509 கோயில் தகவல்-3509 Sri Brahadeeshwarar temple, Kazhipattur Moolavar : Sri Brahadeeshwarar Amman : Sri Mangalambikai Place : Kazhipattur, OMR The age of the Temple is not known, but according to the temple priest, this is one of the oldest temples (1000 years)of this region built by Chola rulers, a document about which is apparently available in Saraswathy Mahal LIBRARY. Shivalinga, Mangalambika and Bhairava idols were lying unattended at the site for several years and in 2001 a temple was erected, and recently reconstructed.  A lovely, large lily/lotus pond is part of the temple and is opposite the main entrance. On the busy OMR and easy to miss the temple as the temple is in a lane and has a small structure. One could be sure that by the grace of God, many would throng the temple in the years to come, as there are innumerable apartments coming up in this area. The priest in charge is Sri Arunachala Gurukal, MA, B.End, a Tamil Pandit. He has written a long pr...

 Temple info -3508 கோயில் தகவல்-3508 Kasavalanaadu Kovilur Jambukeswarar Temple, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District This village can be reached by traveling 8 kilometers south along the Kasavalanaadu Kovilur road, which branches off from the Thanjavur bypass road. Alternatively, one can reach this village by traveling 7 kilometers west from Melulur. Within the Orathanadu taluk, there are two villages bearing the name "Kovilur": the first is Telungankudikadu Kovilur, and the second is this Kasavalanaadu Kovilur. The cluster of villages comprising 18 hamlets is collectively known as "Kasavalanaadu." The presiding deity enshrined in the village of Kovilur—located within this region—is named *Jambukeswarar*, as He emerged as a *Swayambu* (self-manifested form) beneath a *Naval* tree (Jamun tree). The Presiding Deity is Lord Jambukeswarar, and the Goddess is Akhilandeswari. This temple underwent renovation during the reign of Kulothunga Chola III (1178–1218 CE). An ins...

 Temple info -3507 கோயில் தகவல்-3507 Vallam Vajrakandeswarar Shiva Temple, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District Vallam is situated at a distance of 12 kilometers along the Thanjavur–Trichy highway. The historical significance and greatness of the town of Vallam can be discerned from references found in commentaries on the *Tolkappiyam*, which list Vallam alongside other prominent settlements of the Chola country—such as Pivur, Aluthur, Nangur, Kalancheri, Perunjikkal, and Kizhar—as places where distinguished figures originated. Evidence of prehistoric human habitation has been discovered within the laterite rock formations located near Vallam. Archaeological excavations at this site have yielded scrapers, cutting tools, and microliths (small stone tools). Additionally, shards of Red and Black Ware pottery, iron implements, bone artifacts, stone beads, and various other objects have been recovered. Several pottery shards bearing Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions have also been found here. Va...