SESHAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE
Distance: 10kms from Thiruvarur
Shiva: Seshapureeswarar
Amman: Andhapuranayaki
Sthala Viruksham:
Speciality:
There is no front gopuram in the temple.
The temple faces west.
In the Mahamandapam there is a big Vinayaka and Muruga on peacock with his consorts.
Muruga is carved in a single stone with 6 hands.
There is a huge Bhairavar idol.
The Bhairavar is carved with Jwalakesam, Damaru, Pasam, Kabalamala and Thirisoolam.
The serpent is seen on the baana of the Shiva Linga.
Aadhi Seshan has worshipped this Linga and therefore Shiva obtained the name as Seshapureeswarar.
There is a temple tank beside the temple.
The Dhakshinamurthy is in a large size and seated on the Mahamandapam.
Dhakshinamurthy is found with locks of hair and ornaments on his body.
The Nandhi in front of Shiva does not look at Shiva but instead turns his head completely to look at Dhakshinamurthy. This is a very rare feature which cannot be found anywhere else.
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