146. THANJAVUR

NAGANADHAR TEMPLE


It is situated in the southern banks of Vadavaru in Thanjavur city. The name of Shiva is Naganadhar and Amman Akilandaeswari. This temple is built of bricks. The theertham of this is called as Surya Kulam which is right opposite to this temple. This temple was worshipped by Aadhi Sesha. There is a Ranganadhar Sannidhi in this temple. Aadhi Seshan came along with Ranganadhar and worshipped the Naganadhar of this temple. The old temple has been destroyed completely and the remain are seen in the corner of the pond. Nageswarar and Amman have been shifted to a place near the pond and small new temple has been built for the deities.

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