Sri Sundareswarar Temple, Kothangudi,

Address

Sri Sundareswarar Temple, Kothangudi, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District – 612 303 Mobile: +91 94442 79696

Diety

Sundareswarar Amman: Meenakshi

Introduction

Sundareswarar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kothangudi village near Nachiyar Koil in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. Kothangudi was also known as Koothangudi in ancient times. The Temple is believed to be 1300 years old. The temple was believed to be a big Temple in ancient past and in course of time, it got destructed. The Temple was without any rituals for more than 100 years. The Temple was renovated recently by the Villages. Kumbabhishekam was performed in 2017. Presiding Deity is called as Sundareswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lingam is slightly in leaned position. Sun rays fall on Lord Shiva at 6.00 AM for four days starting from 1st Pournami of Panguni Month. A unique aspect of this Temple is Santhana Sundareswarar. He is depicted as a baby in the cradle. This Panchaloka idol is about 1 feet tall. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the sanctum. Mother is called as Meenakshi. She is housed in a separate shrine.

Beliefs

Devotees pray here for Child Boon and wealth. If any devotee worship Lord Shiva of this Temple for five Sundays continuously with flowers, they will be bestowed with mental peace and relief from heart ailments.