181. TRICHY

NAGANADHAR TEMPLE


Shiva: Naganadhar

Amman: Aanandhavalli

Theertham: Sivagangai Theertham

Speciality:

This temple is located near the Chathiram Bus Stand of Trichy

There is a big Nandhi temple beside this temple.

Shiva faces east and Amman faces south.

This temple relieves the devotees from Nagadhoshas.

Amman holds Maala and Padhmam in her upper hands and shows Abhaya Varadha Mudhra in her lower hands.

Dhakshinamurthy is under the stone banyan tree. Rahu and Kedhu in the form of snakes are seen near the feet of Dhakshinamurthy.

The Utsavar Amman Mattuvarkuzhali of the big temple is brought here on the 6th day of the Chithirai Thiruvizha.

It is believed that she performs penance here. 

The Chariot celebrations are done in Masi Maham. 

The Thayumanavar of the big temple is brought here on Vijaya Dhasami day and it is believed that he drops a golden arrow here and returns back. All the Koshta deities are present in the temple.


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