Illupur Naganathaswamy Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Illupur Naganathaswamy Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Illupur, Koothanallur circle,

Thiruvarur District,

Tamil Nadu 611105

Moolavar

Naganathaswamy

Amman

Anandavalli

Introduction

• Location: Illupur village, Koothanallur circle, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.
  • 15 km from Thiruvarur.
  • Falls under Seruvamani municipality.
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva, known as Naganath Swamy, with Anandavalli as the presiding goddess.

Historical and Mythological Significance

• Temple is over 1000 years old.
• Associated with Vasuki Thirtha Kulam, one of the Ashtanagas.
• Believed to aid devotees with Rahu Ketu dosha in overcoming their doshas through worship.

Temple Features

• Located on the south bank of Valliyur pond.
• Unique features:
  • Goddess Durga faces south.
  • Presence of a broken idol of Bhairavar.
• The temple is in poor condition:
  • Walls have caved in and developed cracks due to inadequate soil support.
  • Only one puja is conducted daily by a priest from a nearby town, but the timing is irregular.

Significance

• Offers spiritual remedies for devotees experiencing planetary afflictions, especially those linked to Rahu Ketu dosha.
• Despite its dilapidated state, the temple remains a place of devotion and faith.

Century/Period

1000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Illupur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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