168. THIRUMANGALAM

BHULOGANADHAR TEMPLE


Distance: 12kms from Mayiladuthurai, near Kuthalam and Thirumananjeri

Shiva: Bhoologanadhar

Amman:Bhoologanayaki

Speciality:


The Sthala Purana of this temple is related to Thirumananjery.

The wedding of Shiva and Parvathi took place in Thirumananjery.

The divine couple gave Dharshan to the devotees who could not attend the wedding in this place.

This temple was worshipped by Vasishtar and his wife Arundhati. Their images are found in the temple.

In the pillars of the front madapam the sculpture of Murugar on peacock with Japamala, Mahavishnu, Lakshmi, Saraswathi and Kalasamhara Murthy are found. They are carved very finely.

The Shiva faces east and Amman faces south.

The 60th and 70th year anniversaries are celebrated in this temple for Long life.

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