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Thenupuriswarar Temple in the
village of Patteeswaram (Tamil Nadu, India) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the
god Shiva. It is located 6 km away from Kumbakonam.
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| Patteeswaram is named after the daughter of the divine cow Kamadhenu - Patti, who is said to have worshipped the lord there |
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According to the legend, Tirugnana
Sambandar had gone to the Shiva temple in Thirusattimutram and proceeded towards
Patteeswaram. Since Sambandar could not go inside the temple, Lord Shiva
ordered Nandi to shift position so that view of the altar from outside. And in
the temple, it can be noted that the Nandhi is not in its usual straight line
with the Shiva Linga.
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It is said that Lord Rama was
relieved from the Sayagathi dosha for
killing Vali.
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And Goddess Durga is in her most
beautiful and enigmatic form. Her face is serene and any devotee would get mesmerized
by Her.
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Beautiful pictures, Loco mente! I have heard about this temple, but yet to visit. Thanks for the information!
ReplyDeleteOm Namah Shivaye
ReplyDeleteI have seen this temple..wish I knew all this before visiting, then my joy would have been doubled.
ReplyDeleteOops! Yea..
DeleteI have heard of this place but not the details till I read your post.Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks GP :)
DeleteThis just makes me realise that there are so many places in India itself that I haven't yet visited. Amazing pictures :)
ReplyDeleteVery true... India is a treasure house.. So much we dont know... :)
DeleteTN is full of temples carrying architectural grace.Nice photos.OM!Namashivaayah!
ReplyDeleteTrue... Thanks Rudra :)
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