Sri Aatkondanathar Temple, Iraniyur

Address

Sri Aatkondanathar temple Iraniyur, Sivaganga Dist- 623 212. Ph. No: 04577 265645, 9842480309

Diety

Aatkondanathar Amman: Shivapurandevi

Introduction

Lord Aatkondanathar is a swayambumurthi. Lord Muruga appears on His peacock vahan in the prakara. His consorts also appear on their respective peacock vahans individually, a totally different form in this temple. Generally Lord Muruga and His consorts grace the devotees together on a single peacock vahan.

Puranic Significance

Lord Narasimha incurred a dosha for killing demon Hiranya. He worshipped Lord Shiva here for relief. Lord Shiva granteddarshan to Lord Narasimha and cleansed Him of His dosha. As requested by Vishnu stayed here in the name of Aatkonda Nathar. He is also praised as Narasimheswarar for the relief He granted to Lord Narasimha.

Special Features

Lord Aatkondanathar is a swayambumurthy.Against the general tradition of Lord Muruga appearing with His consorts Valli and Deivanai together on a peacock Vahan, quite differently, the three grace the devotees separately sitting on their own peacocks.

Festivals

Karthikai Champaka Sashti and Tirukarthikai in November-December; Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January and Maha Shivrathri in February-March are the festivals celebrated in the temple.