46 Puthur Jyothi Maheswaran Temple, Erode

Address

46 Puthur Jyothi Maheswaran Temple, Erode

46 Puthur village,

Erode District, Tamilnadu – 638002.

Moolavar

Jyothi Maheswaran

Amman

Soundaranayaki

Introduction

Location:

• The temple is located in 46 Puthur Village, near Erode, Tamil Nadu, about 5 km from Erode town.
• It is an ancient Shiva temple that faces the east side of the village.

Presiding Deity:

• The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, worshiped as Jyothi Maheswaran.
• Soundaranayaki is the consort of Lord Shiva, worshiped in a separate sanctum facing the south.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple is believed to be 500 to 1000 years old.
• The main sanctum houses Jyothi Maheswaran (Lord Shiva) along with his consort and Nandi as the primary guardian deity.
• In the Ardha Mandapam, there are idols of Ganesha, Chandana Lingam, and Nataraja.
• The Jyothi Maheswaran lingam in the sanctum is placed on a lotus pedestal, and is also referred to as Sudarkkozhunthu Nathar.
• The temple’s sanctuary tower is built in a pyramid-like structure and features 148 serpent figures.

Beliefs:

• Devotees believe that worshiping Jyothi Maheswaran can lead to:
  • Good judgment in legal matters (cases).
  • Marriage-related blessings.
  • Benefits such as childbearing and education.

Festivals:

• Special worships and pujas are conducted on the following days:
  • Amavasai (New Moon Day)
  • Pournami (Full Moon Day)
  • Pradosham
  • Appasi Annabhishekam
  • Maha Shivaratri (special pujas on this day)

Century/Period

500- 1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

46 Puthur

Nearest Railway Station

Erode

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

Location on Map

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