Anandhur Thirumeninatha Swamy Temple, Ramanathapuram

Address

Anandhur, Thiruvadanai Taluk,

Ramanathapuram district,

Tamil Nadu 623401

Moolavar

Thirumeninatha Swamy

Amman

Thirukamavalli

Introduction

Thirumeninatha Swamy Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Anandhur Village in Thiruvadanai Taluk in Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thirumeninatha Swamy / Thirumeignana Eswarar and Mother is called as Thirukamavalli. The place was called as Valavi during ancient times. The Temple follows Kaarana Agama and conducts one Kaala pooja.

The Temple is located at about 400 meters from Anandhur Bus Stop. The Temple is situated on Ramanathapuram to Thiruvadanai Route. Get a left turn at Melapanaiyur Paalam Bus Stop and travel for about 13 Kms to reach this Temple.

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this Temple.

Puranic Significance

The Temple was believed to be built during 3rd Century AD. Presiding Deity is called as Thirumeninatha Swamy / Thirumeignana Eswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is called as Thirukamavalli. She is housed in a separate shrine. There are shrines of Vinayaga and Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai in the Temple premises.

References

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