97. KINAR

VEERAVANADHASWAMY TEMPLE

Distance: 5 kms Madhurantakam

Shiva: Veeravanaeswarar, Nethrapureeswarar

Amman: Ambaanayaki

Sthala Viruksham:

Speciality:

This is a Vaipusthalam. Sung by Thirugnanasamandhar in his poems.

This temple was worshipped by Indhiran, Sage Gathamar, Ahalya and Pancha Pandavars.

This place was called as Nethrapuri in sanskrit and Kannarkoyil in early days. Later Kannar has changed to Kinar.

There is a Somaskandha Shilpa behind Nethrapureeswarar. This form of structure can be seen in many temples built by the Pallavas. 

There are inscriptions of Pallavas and Nayakkars in this temple.

The Shiva Linga is a Suyabhu Linga.

The Perumal temple has been damaged and the idols are placed in the Mahamandapam of the Shiva temple.

In the temple there are inscriptions of Pallavas and Nayakkars.

History:

Brahma created a most beautiful women called Ahalya. Indhiran was attracted by her beauty and he came to meet her disguised as her husband Sage Gauthama. She did not know that it was Indhiran in disguise. When Sage Gauthama returned he cursed Agalya to become a stone and he cursed that he would have 1000 eyes all over his body. Indhiran realised his mistake. He went to many Shiva temples and finally he came to this temple and got relieved from his curse. Indhiran is seen in front of Nethrapureeswarar before the Nandhi facing the Lord on his Airavadham elephant with 2 hands in a worshipping posture and with Vajrayudham.