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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Annamalaiyar Temple – Fourth Prakaram – Naleswarar Shrine

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.