69. NALLATHUR

SWARNAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE

Distance: 18kms from Pondicherry and 27kms from Villupuram.

Shiva: Swarnapureeswarar or Ponnambalanadhar

Amman: Thiripurasundhari

Speciality:

The Swarnapureeswarar is also called as Ponnambalanadhar

This temple was referred by Thirunavukkarasar in his poetry. 

The Shiva is a Suyambhu Linga facing east.

There are no doors but only stone walls with holes which is called Palagani in tamil.

The Sokkapanai Mandapam is built with architectural skills.

There is a sculpture of opened lotus with 24 petals made of stone.

The Sculptures such as Venugopal with wives, Kamadhenu and the Pakoda are been carved wonderfully.

The Cuddalore Collector's daughter prayed in this temple for restoration of her lost eyesight. After a certain period of time her perseverance and prayer brought her vision back to her. She offered a big bell as a sign of gratitude.

The feet of Amman, Mahameru, Veenadhara Saraswathi (called as Karnavidhyayini) are special sannidhis in this temple. 

The Dwarabalakas of the temple can be circumambulated. 

There is a special shrine for Kala Samhara Murthy and therefore this temple is considered to Thirukadavur Amirthakadaeswarar temple.

The Maha Mirutunjaya Homam which is a ritual performed to conquer fear of death is performed here on thiruvadhirai day.

The Navagraha Endhiram in the feet of have been installed.

The ceremony performed to ancestors is performed here.

The temple is found with so many specialities and different from normal Shiva temples.

One minute prayer in the temple gives the benefit of 100 years of worship in 100 temples.