Mahalingeswarar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur – Literary Mention

Mahalingeswarar Temple, Thiruvidaimarudur – Literary Mention

Paadal Petra Sthalam:

The presiding deity is revered in the 7^th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Thevaram written by Tamil poet saints known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.  The temple is revered by all the three Nayanmars (saint poets) namely, Appar, Sambanthar and Sundarar. Appar has glorified the temple in five, Sundarar in one and Sambanthar in six verses. Appar refers the temple as Idaimaruthur. Sambandar has sung the glory of Samba Dakshinamurthy who is also enshrined here along with his consort. This Temple is the 147^th Devaram Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 30^th Sthalam on south side of river Kaveri in Chozha Nadu.

Sambandar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/mahalngeswarar-temple-thiruvidaimarudur-sambandar-hymns.html

Sundarar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/mahalingeswarar-temple-thiruvidaimarudur-sundarar-hymns.html

Appar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/mahalingeswarar-temple-thiruvidaimarudur-appar-hymns.html

Thiruvasaga Sthalam:

The 9^th century Saiva saint poet Manikkavasakar has sung praise about the temple in his Thiruvasagam. Hence, the temple is considered as Thiruvasaga Sthalam.

Thirupugazh Sthalam:

Arunagirinathar have celebrated this place in his Thirupugazh Hymns. Hence, the temple is considered as Thirupugazh Sthalam.

Other Literary Works & Puranas:

There are two Puranams; Sthala Purana written by Sivakkolundu Desika of Kottaiyur and Marudavana Puranam. There is an Ula written by Mahavidwan Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai. Also, Pattinathar and Karuvur Thevar Sung hymns about the Deity. Kandapuranam, Lingapurana, Sivarahasya, Brahmavaivartham Thiruvidaimarudur Mummanikkovai, Thiruvidaimarudur Pathirruppathanthathi, Thiruvidaimarudur Kalambakam, Thiruvidaimarudur Nondi Nadakam mention the glory of the Lord.