GAUTHAMAESWARAR TEMPLE
Distance: 7kms from Arcot
Shiva: Gauthamaeswarar
Amman: Kripambigai
Theertham: Gauthami Theertham
Sthala Viruksham: Kaarai Tree
Speciality:
The old name of Kaarai was Kaarai Marai Kaadu.
This temple was worshipped by Sage Gauthama and therefore the Shiva is known as Gauthamaeswarar.
This temple is one among the Shadaranya Temples of Arcot.
There is no flag staff in the temple.
This temple is in the northern banks of the river Palaru.
There is a Sarabaeswarar Sannidhi in the temple.
There is a special sannidhi for Sage Gauthama in this temple.
History:
Sage Gauthama cursed Indiran for his immoral approach towards his wife. He was highly disturbed by this incident. His mind was confused and he wandered seeking peace. When he was travelling he found this place full of Kaarai trees. He thought that this place would be ideal for him to perform penance and worship Lord Shiva for a peaceful mind. For his pooja he made the Ganga spring up here and named it Gauthami. This Gauthami river mingled with Palaru. After a few years Shiva appeared before him and blessed him. His mind got free and he went back to his place.
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