Annamalaiyar Temple – Fourth Prakaram – Naleswarar
Shrine
This shrine is situated to the right of the Yanai Thirai
Konda Vinayakar. King Nala worshipped Saneeswarar (Saturn) at Thirunallaru to
be absolved of the effects of Saturnic influence in his life. Siva absolved all
evil effects of Saturn from Nala. Hence, the king has earned the name
Naleswarar.
This shrine has a square cella and an open mandapa in front
supported by two pillars at the outside. The plinth shows kanta structure on
each side of the wall surface. There is a Devakoshta without recess and has
three pilasters vimana of Dravida type. In this shrine images of Durgai in
exquisite form are found.