the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples
by Padmani,
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the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples by Padmani, |
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Abodes of Shiva |
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65. Arulmigu Balambikai sameda Ujjeevanaathaswamy Temple, Thirukarkkudi(Uyyakkondan Malai)
| Mulavar | Ujjeevanaathaswamy, Uchanathar, Mutheesar karpaganathar | |
| Ambal | Amsanakshi, Balambikai | |
| Kshethram | ||
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| Theertham | Ponnolli Oodai, Kudamuruti, Gyanavaavi, Ennkoonam | |
| Sthala Vruksham | Vilvam | |
| Paadiyavar | Appar, Gyanasambandar, Sundarar | |
| Travel Base | Trichy | |
| Nearest Railway Station | Trichy | |
| Continent | South Cauvery | |
| Circle | Somarasan Pettai | |
| District | Trichy | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
Location
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This temple is near Trichy. There are plenty of local buses from Trichy to this place. This place is well known as Uyyakkondanmalai than Karkudi. |
Architecture
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History
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As the deity here is in stone on a hill, it is called as Karkudi. This temple was built by Nandhivarma Pallava and later renovated by Cholas and Pandiyas. Lord Shiva here promised Saint Markandeeya to save him from the clutches of death. This scene is encarved at the top of the temple. Demon Karan, Lord Naradha,Saint Ubamanyu, Markandeeya, Arunagirinathar worshipped Lord here. |
Festival
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Bramhotsavam in this temple is celebrated in the tamil month of Panguni(March-April) |