Temple info -3907. Mrutyunjeswarar temple,Kanchipuram. மிருத்யுன்ஜேஸ்வரர் கோயில்,
Temple info -3907 கோயில் தகவல் -3907 The Arulmigu Mrityunjaya Nathar Temple / Mrityunja Nathar temple, also known as Iravaatheeswarar Temple, is a 1,300-year-old Lord Shiva temple popularly known as the “Temple of Immortality” or the “Conqueror of death” in Kanchipuram . Located on Kamala Street near the Adhi Kamakshi Amman Temple, this ancient sanctuary was built by the Pallava dynasty. The temple is particularly revered by elderly devotees who seek blessings for longevity and good health History of Mrityunjaya Nathar Temple The temple’s origin story is fascinating. According to local tradition, sages once performed intense penance here, seeking the ultimate boon – immortality. Lord Shiva, pleased with their devotion, granted their wish, which is why this place came to be known as “Iravasthanam” – literally meaning “the place of immortality.” The great sage Markandeya, who famously conquered death at age 16, is said to have installed the Shiva Linga here himself...