Sivapurani Manikeswara Swami Temple, Thanjavur

Address

Sivapurani Manikeswara Swami Temple, Thiruloki Village, Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612502

Diety

Sri Manikeswara Amman: Sivapoorani / Maragadambikai

Introduction

Manikeswara Swami Temple is a Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thiruloki Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called Manikeswara Swami and Mother is called Sivapoorani / Maragadambikai. The village was named after the Mother of this temple. This is a west-facing temple. It is of brick construction and is situated in an elevated position. The Temple was completely in ruins. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam, and Sanctum. Presiding Deity, He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Nandi was housed in a Mandapam, facing the sanctum in the outer prakaram. Mother is housed in a separate south-facing shrine. Only Lingam and Vinayagar Idol remains intact. Rest all the other idols were vandalized. The Head of the Nandi was broken, the Crown of the Mother idol was damaged and other idols currently in the temple premises are also damaged.