Sri Jayangonda Soliswarar Temple, Karaikudi

Address

Sri Jayangonda Soliswarar Temple Nemam, Karaikudi, Pudukottai district Phone: +91 4577- 264 190, 94428- 14475.

Diety

Jayangonda Soliswarar

Introduction

The presence of Sthalam Ganesha in the attire is a unique feature that is not found anywhere else. The temple was built by the Cholas. This is one of the temples rebuilt by the people of the city.

Puranic Significance

To protect themselves from the demons, the gods came to visit Lord Shiva. He was in a yoga position and was forced to wake up. They malarkaṇaikaḷai touch the wreaths on him. If the task is not done by itself Fearing that he would be cursed, Manmadhan also shot a flower arrow at Lord Shiva. Shiva opened his forehead in anger and turned the cupid to ashes. He blesses the devotees with Ambal Savundaranayakiyam. The area is known as Jayangonda Cholapuram, Jayangondapuram, Kusekarapuram and Madhunathipuram.