Friday, March 2, 2018

Nandikeswarar Temple, Thuraiyur, Trichy

Nandikeswarar Temple, Thuraiyur, Trichy
Nandikeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thuraiyur Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nandikeswarar and Mother is called as Sambath Gowri Amman. This temple had been renovated during 8th - 14th centuries.

Legends
It is said that Ayyanar, Pidari, Nagakanni, Indran, Thirumal, Venuvana Munivar, Parasara had prayed Lord Siva here.
The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Nandikeswarar. It is told that the Sundara Chozhan, named the Linga here as Nandikeswarar. Mother is called as Sambath Gowri Amman. The temple tank is called 'Nandhi Theertham. There are many life size exquisitely carved stone sculptures in the temple. There is a Nagakanni Amman statue enshrined in this temple. During all Fridays, during Raghukala (10.30 am to 12.00 Noon) Special poojas are conducted for this Goddess, to expiate the sin of Raghu – Kethu, delay in marriages etc. There is a beautiful centre Mandapam (Maiya Mandapam) in a dilapidated condition in the big irrigation tank nearby the temple. Vedanta Mahadesigar temple also lies here.

Festivals
All Festivals related to Lord Shiva are celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
This temple lies in the heart of the Thuraiyur Town. The Temple is located at about 200 meters from Paalakkarai Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Thuraiyur, 1 Km from Thuraiyur Bus Stand, 40 Kms from Perambalur, 35 Kms Samayapuram, 40 Kms from Srirangam and 47 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Trichy (51 Kms) and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (52 Kms).