Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal, Nagapattinam
Rathnagiriswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirumarugal Village in Nagapattinam Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Rathnagiriswarar / Maanikkavannar and Mother is called as Vanduvar Kuzhali / Aamodhalanayagi. This Temple is considered as one of the Mada Temples built by Kochengata Chola, an early Chola Emperor.
This Temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This Temple is the 197th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 80th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns.
Legends
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History
The Temple is believed to be built in 3rd Century CE. It is believed that this temple is considered as one of the Mada Temples built by Kochengata Chola, an early Chola Emperor. The temple was reconstructed in granite by the Later Cholas and extensively renovated by Nayak Kings and Maratha rulers. There is also an inscription of King Serfoji of Thanjavur belonging to 1882 CE which talks about a grant of 400 sovereigns made to the temple.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 07.00 AM to 12.30 PM and 04.00
PM to 08.30 PM.
Festivals
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Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
People pray to Lord Shiva for removing the obstacles in
marriages and for child boon.
Contact
Ratnagiriswarar Temple,
Thirumarugal, Nagapattinam Taluk,
Nagapattinam District – 609 702
Phone: +91 4366 270 823
Mobile: +91 97861 92196
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Thirumarugal
Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Thirukkannapuram, 14 Kms from Nannilam Railway Station, 17
Kms from Nannilam, 17 Kms from Karaikal, 21 Kms from Nagapattinam, 25 Kms from
Thiruvarur, 38 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 46 Kms from Kumbakonam and 144 Kms from
Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated
on Kumbakonam to Nagapattinam route. Bus facilities are available from Nagore,
Nannilam, Mayiladuthurai, Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam.
