Poigainallur Nandhi Nadheswarar Temple – Nagapattinam

Address

Poigainallur Nandhi Nadheswarar Temple Vadakku Poigainallur, Nagapattinam district- 611106

Diety

Nandhi Nadheswarar Amman: Soundara Nayagi

Introduction

Nandhi Nadheswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Vadakku Poigainallur near Nagapattinam Town in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nandhi Nadheswarar and Mother is called as Soundara Nayagi. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar. Vadakku Poigainallur is also called as Poiyyur by locals.

Puranic Significance

It is believed that Nandhi, bull vehicle of Lord Shiva worshipped Lord Shiva here. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Nandhi Nadheswarar. Many Siddhars worshipped and attained Mukthi here. Hence this place is called as Siddasramam. Nandi, Mahalar, Korakkar and Siddhars worshipped Lord Shiva of this Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Nandhi Nadheswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Mother is called as Soundara Nayagi. She is housed in a separate shrine.