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Temple info -2437 கோயில் தகவல் -2437  Swarnapurieswarar Temple, Koogaiyur Sri Swarnapurieswarar Temple (Shiva Temple) ,GVH5+3C6, Koogaiyur, Tamil Nadu 606301   Sri Swarnapurieswarar Temple  is located in  Koogaiyur, Tamil Nadu  at a distance of  88 kms from Salem and 60 kms from Vriddhachalam. Once, this area was ruled by Koogai, Local Chieftain. Hence this place is called as Koogaiyur. Thirunavukkarasar had mentioned this place as Koozhaiyur in his hymns. Later Koozhaiyur got corrupted  as  Koogaiyur. Tirumoolar had stayed in a cave (Kugai) here and undergone penance in the cave. Hence this place wascalled as Koogaiyur. It is a Vaipu Sthalam (Sung by Appar, without actually visiting this temple)  There are more than 250 such Vaipu Sthalams in Tamilnadu. Please See my blog   Kshetradanam –   Map of Vaipu Sthalangal   for more information. It is One of the Pancha bootha sthalangal established by Sage Vashishtar. List of  Pa...

 Temple info -2435 கோயில் தகவல் -2535 Kottai kayanirmaleswarar Temple, Attur Fort (Agni – Fire) Kottai kayanirmaleswarar Temple, Attur Fort, Attur, Tamil Nadu 636108 Kottai kayanirmaleswarar Temple is located at Attur Fort, Attur, Tamil Nadu  at a distance of 57 kms from Salem. It is one of the Pancha bootha sthalangal established by Sage Vashishtar representing Fire(Agni) element . The List : 1) Thanthondre eswarar Siva Temple, Belur, Salem 2) Sambamoortheeswarar Temple, Yethapur 3) Kottai kayanirmaleswarar Temple, Attur Fort 4) Sri Kamanatha Eswarar Temple, Aragalur 5) Sri Swarnapurieswarar Temple, Koogaiyur Moolavar : Kayanirmaleswarar (Blemishless Body) / Vasishteswarar ;  is a Swayambu lingam. Ambal : Akilandeswari ; Sthala Vriksham :  Vilvam Tree ; Theertham : Vasishta  There are sculptures of Bairava, Dakshinamurthi and Durga, belonged to the Chola period.   There is only one praharam, with a five tier Raja Gopuram   As per the legend, Sage Vasi...

 Temple info -1976 கோயில் தகவல் -1976  Sambamurtheeswarar Temple!!  Deity– Sambamoortheeswarar!  Utsavar – Umamakeswarar!  Amman – Manonmani!  Thala Vriksham – Vilvam!  Theertham – Vasishthanadi!  Ancient – ​​1000 years ago!  Mythical name – Vasishtharanyam!  City – Ettapur!  District – Salem!  State – Tamil Nadu!  Temple location!!  At a distance of 37 kilometers on the Salem-Chennai National Highway, after Vazhapadi, and on the north bank of Vasishthanadi, 2 kilometers north of the town of Putirakaundanpalayam, this temple is located.  Bus facility available from Attur and Vazhapadi!!  Local History!!  Once upon a time, without calling Lord Shiva, Dakshan performed a Yagya out of selfishness!!   Even though Lord Shiva told Ambal not to go to that Yaga, she reluctantly went!!   This act angered Lord Shiva.  Being alone, he stayed here for peace of mind!!  Ambal came with her brother...

 Temple info -1552 கோயில் தகவல் -1552 Ethapur Sri Sambamoortheeswarar Temple, Salem Sambamoortheeswarar temple is one of the oldest and famous temples dedicated to Lord Siva. Sun God spreads his rays on Lord Shiva in the first week of Masi and performs his puja. Ethapur also referred as "Vasishtronum" named byVashista one of the Sapta Rishis (seven great Rishis). The presiding deity is called as Sri Sambamoortheeswarar, mother is called as Manonmani. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Puranic Significance Appu Sthalam:  Of the five energy places – Panchabhoodha Sthalas on Vashista Nadhi, this temple belongs to Appu – Water.  Sage Vasishta had visited this place, bathed in the river and worshipped Lord here.  Indira curse on  Indira curse on Sage Gautama:              Indira conducted a yajna here dedicated to Lord for retaining his position among the Devas as their king. During the yajna, sage Gautama offered a flower...

 Temple info -1479 கோயில் தகவல் -1479 Kamanada Eswarar Temple, Aragalur, Salem Kasi is so famous for Bairavar worship and Ashta Bairavar can be found and worshipped in Kasi as it is extremely beneficial. For south Indian people, travelling to Kasi is not that easy. For those who want to worship Ashta Bairavar in one place in South India, the visit the temple is called Kamanada Eswarar temple. It is situated in Aragalur, near Thalaivasal in Salem district of Tamilnadu. This temple prime deity is Sri Kamanada Eswarar. This Temple is famous for its Ashta Bhairavar Icons.  Geographical Position of this Temple is 11.562717°N 78.788238°E. Legends Kameshwara temple stala Purana indicates that the Kamadeva woke up Siva at this place. There is a village named Kaamakkaapaliyam in this locality. Saint Vashista, is believed to have worshipped the Shiva Linga here. History Sri Kamanada Eswarar temple was built prior to 1206 CE and hosts many Epigraphs of historic & Archaeological impor...

 Temple info -378 கோயில் தகவல் -378 Sri Thanthondreeswarar Temple or Sri Thanthondrieswarar Temple is at Belur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Thanthondreeswarar Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Salem District Deity Lord Shiva as Thanthondreeswarar Festivals Maha Shivratri Governing body Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment Department Location Belur State Tamil Nadu Country India Architecture Type Dravidian Architecture  In this village old name=thiruvelviur Creator Paranthaka Chola Completed 12th century AD The temple was built by the Cholas kingdom in the 12th century AD. The main deity is Lord Thanthondreeswarar (Lord Shiva) and the female deity is Goddess Dharmasamvarthini. Thanthondreeswarar Temple is located on the banks of Vasishta Nadi (Vasishta River). The temple has a serene atmosphere and is surrounded by beautiful hillocks. This temple comes under the Hindu Religious Charitable Endowment Department. History The inner sanctum was constructed by 'Mi...