Poosalangudi Kailasanathar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

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Poosalangudi Kailasanathar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Poosalangudi, Thiruthuraipoondi circle,

Thiruvarur district,

Tamil Nadu 610203

Moolavar

Kailasanathar Shiva

Amman

Akhilandeshwari 

Introduction

• Location: The Poosalangudi Kailasanathar Temple is located in Poosalangudi Village, part of the Thiruthuraipoondi Circle in the Thiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is situated by the banks of a large pond, adding to the serene atmosphere of the area.
• Deities: The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, with the primary deity being Lord Kailasanathar and the goddess being Mother Akilandeswari.

Puranic Significance

• Lord Kailasanathar and Akilandeswari: The temple’s presiding deities are Lord Kailasanathar (a form of Shiva) and Mother Akilandeswari (the consort of Shiva). The sanctums of both deities are located to the south side of the temple.
• Vast Array of Deities and Shrines: In addition to the main sanctum, the temple houses several smaller shrines dedicated to various deities:
  • Dakshinamurthy: A small shrine dedicated to Dakshinamurthy is located on the south sanctum.
  • Vinayagar: A shrine to Vinayagar is located in the south-west corner.
  • Valli Theiyani Samedha Murugan: A small temple dedicated to Murugan and Valli is found in the north-west corner.
  • Bairava: A shrine dedicated to Bairava faces the south in the northeast.
  • Lingamurthy: A large Lingamurthy with a square shrine is located near the Bairava shrine.
  • Vishnu: A standing idol of Lord Vishnu is also found in the temple, adding a unique Vaishnavite element.
• Kailasanathar’s Thousand Years: Lord Kailasanathar is described as a Lingamurthy who has endured for a thousand years, adding historical and spiritual significance to the temple.

Special Features

• Nandi Hall: A hall dedicated to Nandi (the sacred bull of Shiva) is positioned in front of the main sanctum of Lord Kailasanathar, as per temple traditions.
• Vast Array of Shrines: The temple’s layout includes numerous shrines, each dedicated to different deities, creating a spiritually rich and diverse environment for worship.

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Poosalangudi

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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