Sathanur Ayyanar Temple, Thanjavur

Address

Sathanur, Aduthurai Town,

Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk, Thanjavur District,

Tamil Nadu 609802

Moolavar

Ayyanar

Introduction

Ayyanar Temple is dedicated to Lord Ayyanar located in Sathanur Village near Aduthurai Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Sathanur is also considered as Avathara Sthalam for Siddhar Thirumoolar, one of the famous 18 Tamil Siddhars and author of Thirumandiram. The Temple is situated adjacent to Thirumoolar Temple. The Temple is situated on the southern bank of Veera Cholan River

The Temple is situated on Aduthurai to Mangainallur Road. Aduthurai Town is situated on the Mayiladuthurai – Kumbakonam highway, and buses are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Various private and government long haul buses stop here connecting this town with major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai. Bus facilities to Keezh Maruthuvakudi from Aduthurai are less frequent. Hence, hire autos from Aduthurai to reach this Temple.

Puranic Significance

The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Ayyanar with Poorna and Pushkala. A horse idol can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum houses Ayyanar along with consorts Poorna and Pushkala. There is an east facing shrine for Madurai Veeran adjacent to the sanctum. There are shrines and idols of Saptha Kannigais, Moolan and Ganapathy in the temple premises. Paintings of Thirumoolar life can be seen in the temple.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/08/ayyanar-temple-sathanur-thanjavur.html