Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple, Thiruvarur town, Thiruvarur district, Tamilnadu

Deity

Sri Neelakandeswarar Temple, Thiruvarur town, Thiruvarur district, Tamilnadu

Introduction

• Dedication: The Neelakandeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
• Location:
  • Situated on Sannidhi Street, leading to the east gopuram of the Thiruvarur Thyagaraja Temple in Thiruvarur Town, Tamil Nadu.
  • It is a small, west-facing temple featuring a three-tier entrance gopuram in the south.
• Deities:
  • Presiding Deity: Lord Neelakandeswarar, facing west.
  • Mother Deity: Mangalambikai, facing south.
• Age: The temple is believed to be approximately 1,000 years old.
• Accessibility:
  • Distances:
    • About 70 km from Thanjavur
    • 120 km from Trichy
    • 42 km from Kumbakonam
  • Transport: The nearest railway station is in Thiruvarur, with the nearest airport located in Trichy.

Puranic Significance

• Historical Figure:
  • Thiruneelakanta Nayanar, one of the sixty-three Nayanmars, is known for his devotion to Lord Thyagaraja.
• Worship:
  • The temple is significant as it is believed to be the place where Neelakanda Nayanar worshiped the Shivalinga facing west.
  • The temple is also linked to the name “Easen,” derived from Nayanar.

Festivals

• Celebrations:
  • The temple celebrates all Shiva-related festivals, with Masi Magam being particularly notable, celebrated with much fanfare.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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