Temple info -3914. Nerikkaturainathar temple, Thirukoodalayatrur,Thiruvannamalai. நெறிகாட்டுறை நாதர் கோயில், திருக்கூடலையாற்றூர்,திருவண்ணாமலை
Temple info -3914 கோயில் தகவல்-3914 Nerikkaturai Nathar temple, Thirukoodalaiyatrur, Worshipped by Arunagirinathar (Notes and Glimpses from a Pilgrimage to *Thiruppugazh* Shrines in Cuddalore District): * Koodalaiyatrur is situated 30 km from Virudhachalam, 18 km from Erukkathampuliyur (Rajanallur), and 10 km from Srimushnam. It holds the distinction of being a site glorified in the hymns of Sundara Murthi Nayanar. Legend has it that while Sundarar was en route to Mudukunram (Virudhachalam), the Lord of this shrine appeared before him in the guise of a Brahmin. When Sundarar inquired about the path to Mudukunram, the Lord pointed toward a different route, saying, "This is the path to Koodalaiyatrur," and then vanished. Marveling at this divine grace, Sundarar visited the shrine, worshipped the Lord, and rejoiced. - Bearing a sharp-edged *mazhu* (axe) and draped in the hide of a wild elephant, With a sacred body smeared in holy ash, accompanied by Uma—she of the beautifully ...