the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples
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the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples by Padmani, |
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Abodes of Shiva |
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43. Arulmigu Santhanayaki sameda Yogaanandeeswarar Temple, Thiruviyalur (Thiruvisanallur)
Birth Star : Rohini Rasi : Rishabam
| Mulavar | Yogaanandeeswarar, Purathaneeswarar, Vilvarannyaswarar | |
| Ambal | Santhanayaki, Soundaranayaki | |
| Kshethram | ||
| Direction | Lord facing East | |
| Theertham | Jadayu Theertham | |
| Sthala Vruksham | Vilvam | |
| Paadiyavar | Gyanasambandar | |
| Travel Base | Kumbakonnam | |
| Nearest Railway Station | Thiruvidaimaruthur | |
| Continent | North Cauvery | |
| Circle | Thiruvidaimaruthur | |
| District | Thanjavur | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
Location
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This temple is situated 8 kms from Thiruvidaimarudhur by crossing river kaveri and turning left on Poombuhar road. |
Architecture
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This temple was built before 1st Century as inscriptions of King Parantaka I (907 - 955 AD) then by Rajaraja Chola I, Rajendra Chola II. |
History
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Legend here is Eight Siva Yogis attained salvation and merged with the lingam. Hence the Lord is called as Sivayoginathar. Another special feature of this temple is the Bairavar is called as Chaturkala Bairavar and there are four Baivaravar in this temple. The Nandi in this temple is outside the flag-post (Kodi Maram). Once there was a fight between Nandi and Yama Dharma for a siva devotee and was won by Nandi. Hence here Nandhi safegurads Rishaba Vahanam and relieves dhoshas of the peoples belonging to Rishaba zodiac signs. |
Festival
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Temple Address: Sri Yogaanadeeswarar Temple, Thiruvisanallur, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur Dist - 612 105 |
| Phone : 0435 200 0679, 94447 47142 |
| Temple timing : 06.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 15.00 hrs to 20.30 hrs |