Bandi Easana Lingeswarar Shiva Temple, Thanjavur

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Bandi Easana Lingeswarar Shiva Temple, Thanjavur

Bandi, Thiruvidaimarudur Circle,

Thanjavur District,

Tamil Nadu– 612605

Moolavar

Easana Lingeswarar

Introduction

Bandi Easana Lingeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Located in the Bandi village, Thiruvidaimaruthur circle, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. There is no big temple here. The Lord is seated facing east in a small street in a Small Shed. Here the Lord Shiva is called as Easana Lingeshwarar in the form of Lingam. Opposite to the Lord is Nandi devar.

Puranic Significance

The temple is said to be more than 1000 years old. Goddess Parvati took incarnation as Vanapechiyamman in the forest due to Lord Shiva’s curse. Shiva Himself took the form of Sudalai Madan as the son of Pachyamman. Both went to earth and took up the business of protecting people. Among the 21 Bandi deities, Pachyamman is the most important forest deity. Pachyamman is the foremost guardian of all the 21 Bandhi deities and graces the people as Shiva is buried in the aspect of Shakti. She has Shiva’s weapons like trident, rattan, kapala vessel, knife, sword, sword, kiluku, udukaki, skull and whip. This Bandi village is said to be the place where Parvati resides as Bandi deity.

“With the kind permission of Sri Kadambur K. Vijayan, these are extracted from his posts”.