Abayavaradarajar Temple, Alangudi, Thiruvarur
Date built: | – |
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Deity: | Abayavaradarajar |
Architectural style: | Dravidian architecture |
Major festivals | – |
Locale: | Alangudi |
District:: | Thiruvarur |
Address: | – |
Phone | – |
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Legend / Local stories
Guru, Surya and Chandran are believed to have received the Darshan of the lord in his wedding grandeur. During the wedding of Lord Vishnu, Surya and Chandra hesitated to come together lest the world should be engulfed in darkness. But the lord made them come and lit up the world with his light. Grateful, the two of them requested the lord to stay here.
This Temple is an old and beautiful temple although the surroundings are not so pleasant or clean. The entrance is through a built-up gateway for this spacious temple. There are a lot of trees inside including Amla and Pavizhamalli. Presiding Deity is called as Abayavaradarajar and is facing east. The 7 feet tall main deity of the lord is with his Prayoga Chakra (Chakra ready to use posture for the protection of devotees).
is called as Perundevi Thaayar and is facing east. Shrines for Kalyana Lakshmi Narasimhar, Garudan, Chakkarathalwar, Anjaneya, Yoga Narasimhar, Surya and Chandran can be found in the prakaram. Theertham associated with this Temple is Aayar Theertham. Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) is Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus).
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How to Reach:
The Temple is located at about 36 Kms from Thiruvarur, 22 Kms from Mannargudi, 8 Kms from Needamangalam, 40 Kms from Thanjavur, 18 Kms from Kumbakonam and 95 Kms from Trichy. It can be reached from Kumbakonam and Thiruvarur. Bus facilities are available at both ends. Nearest Railway Station is located at Needamangalam and Kumbakonam. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
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