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Birth Star Temple

 Arulmigu Periyanayaki  sameda Hari Theertheeswarar Temple, Thiruvarangulam

Birth Star : Pooram

Mulavar   Hari Theertheeswarar, Arangulanathar
Ambal   Periyanayaki, Brahadambal, Brahannayaki
Kshethram    
Direction   Lord facing East, Lordess facing South
Theertham   Hara Theertham
Sthala Vruksham   Magizham Tree
Paadiyavar    
Travel Base   Pudukkotai
Nearest Railway Station    
Continent   Chola
Circle   Kaloor
District   Pudukkotai
State   Tamil Nadu

Location

Thiruvarangulam is 9 kms from Pudukkotai on SH71. The temple is on the roadside. No much facilities available.

Architecture

 

History

Chola king Kalmashapadan was much annoyed as he did not have a progeny even after long years of marriage. He felt that he would have none to continue his services to Lord. He appealed to Sage Agasthya who advised him to go to Tiruvarankulam and worship the Shivalinga. The king came to this place but could not find the Shivalinga and sought the help of shepherds. They told him that people carrying puja materials through this way fall down at a particular spot. The king dug the spot when the earth began to bleed. The Shivalinga was there. The king attempted to kill himself for injuring the Lord. Lord appeared, prevented the king from the attempt and offered darshan with Mother Parvathi in His wedding form. The temple was built here then. The event took place on a Pooram star day. He was also gifted with a male child.

Festival

 
Temple Address: Sri Arangulanathar Temple, Thiruvarangulam,  Pudukkotai Dist - 622 203
Phone : 9865156430, 9047819574
Temple timing :  06.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs to 20.30 hrs