Karaikal Nitheeswarar Temple

Address

Karaikal Nitheeswarar Temple,

Karaikal circle,

Karaikal District,

Tamil Nadu 609605

Moolavar

Nitheeswarar

Amman

Nitya Kalyani

Introduction

• Location: Karaikal circle, Karaikal district, Tamil Nadu, India
• Deities:
  • Lord Shiva as Nitheeswarar
  • Goddess as Nithya Kalyani
• Facing Direction: East

Puranic Significance

• The temple is believed to be over 1300 years old, reflecting its rich historical and spiritual legacy.
• Known as a marital boon temple, it is believed to be the place where the divine marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati occurred.
• Devotees visit to seek blessings for marriage prospects and material gains, as the temple is reputed to remove obstacles in these areas.

Temple Architecture and Features

• Layout:
  • The temple is a small, east-facing structure with a Maha Mandapam in front of the Lord’s sanctum.
  • The shrine of Goddess Nithya Kalyani is located in the south-facing sanctum within the inner hall.
• Deities and Shrines:
  • Tenmugan Lingam in the Karurai, with a Vinayaka and two Nagas opposite.
  • In the north, a shrine for Durgai has a cement mandapam.
  • A large snake idol in the southwest corner has been covered with a roof for worship.
  • Back Prakaram: Contains shrines for:
    • Vinayagar
    • Valli-Theivanai-Sametha Murugan
    • Karumariyamman
    • Anjaneyar
    • Navagrahas
  • In the northeast corner, a shrine for Shani Bhagavan is present.
• Concerns:
  • Unnecessary tin sheds obstructing the temple’s structures are noted to interfere with gravitational waves that spiritually benefit the sanctum.

Unique Aspects

• Marital Boon: The temple is renowned for its blessings to remove obstacles related to marriage. Devotees believe prayers here lead to quick and favorable marital alliances.
• Material Prosperity: Worshippers seeking material benefits often come to this temple.
• Spiritual Harmony: The temple’s alignment and features are designed to enhance spiritual energy, though modern obstructions like tin sheds have impacted this.

Century/Period

1300 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Karaikal

Nearest Railway Station

Karaikal

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

Location on Map

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