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 Temple info -3267 கோயில் தகவல்-3267 Ramanathaswamy Temple, Pinnathoor: A Jewel of Cuddalore District Historical Significance and Heritage of the Temple The Ramanathaswamy Temple, located in Pinnathoor, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, is a revered Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dating back several centuries, this temple is steeped in rich history and cultural significance. The temple is believed to have been constructed during the Chola dynasty, known for its contributions to Tamil architecture and temple culture. Local legends connect the temple to the Ramayana, linking it to Lord Rama’s quest to worship Lord Shiva, making it a vital pilgrimage site for devotees seeking spiritual solace. Architectural Features and Cultural Importance The architectural style of the Ramanathaswamy Temple reflects the grandeur of Dravidian architecture, characterized by towering gopurams (gateway towers), intricate sculptures, and beautifully carved pillars. The temple's sanctum sanctorum hous...

 Temple info -3203 கோயில் தகவல்-3203 Eyyalur Swarnapuresswarar Temple ,Chidambaram Eyyalur Swarnapureeswarar Temple: Eyyalur is around 36 kms from Chidambaram. First one has to go to Katturmannarkoil (24 Kms) and this place is around 12 kms from there, via Melakadambur. We are visiting the temple of Shri Swarnapureeswarar at this place. This is a very small temple on the banks of the Kollidam river. The temple is open from 7 to 10 am and from 5 to 8 pm. The contact telephone number is 098400 53289. This Lord is believed to be in existence from the Treta Yuga when Sri Rama lived. This entire area has connections with the Ramayana legend. Readers must be familiar with the Vanavasa of Sri Rama with Seethadevi and Lakshmana and how Ravana abducted the Thayar at Panchavati. The desperate brothers were searching for Seetha. There They met Jatayu, the eagle king, whose wings were cut by Ravana. As the wingless Jatayu fell down in a place near here, it came to be called Sir...

 Temple info -3083 கோயில் தகவல் -3083 Azhagar Siddhar Temple, Thennampakkam , Cuddalore Azhagar Siddhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Azhagar Swamy Siddhar, located at Thennampakkam Village in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is actually Jeeva Samadhi of Azhagar Swamy Siddhar. The Temple is famous for numerous stucco images and dolls of humans, vehicles etc. History It is believed that 400 years ago, a Siddhar called Azhagar Swamy reached Thennampakkam and was living near this Temple. He said to have cured diseases occurred to the Villages effectively. He attained his Jeeva Samadhi in the Temple well. Later, Local Villagers built this Temple in memory of him. The Temple This temple is having three sanctums, Muni, Lord Shiva and Azhagar Swamy Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi. Azhagar Swamy Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi is situated at the backside of the Temple. The Shrine is believed to be built on top of a well. The Temple is situated amidst Banyan Trees. The Temple premises conta...