165. ATHIMANAM

ATHEESWARAR TEMPLE


Distance: 10kms from Madurantakam

Shiva: Atheeswarar

Speciality:

The temple faces east.

The Shiva Linga is placed on a square Aavudaiyar.

The Vinayaka and Murugar are found outside the main shrine.

The Pancha Koshta deities are found in the temple.

The Bhairavar Sannidhi is facing North is a special feature of this temple.

Originally this temple was built by the Cholas. 

Later this temple was completely destroyed leaving the Shiva Linga and few deities amidst trees.

A new small temple was built for Atheeswarar and it is in the corner of the village.

There is a temple pond near the temple.

This temple was worshipped by Rama of Ramayana and Dhrumar of Mahabaratha.

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