Uppiliappan Temple,
Tirunageswaram – Theerthams
Ahorathra Pushkarini:
The Pushkarini (temple Tank)
here is known as Ahorathra Pushkarini, meaning that bathing is especially
permissible here both during day and night. Normally according to shastras,
bathing in holy waters is not permitted during nights. But bathing is permitted
here, only when the temple is kept open for Dharshan. Ahorathra Pushkarini means
Day and Night Holy Tank. Anyone who bathes in the Pushkarini acquires a lot of
merit (punya).
Indra Theertham:
Indra Theertham is situated to
the north-east of the temple. This tank is located outside the temple as per
sources but do not exist now. Either they have become completely dry or they
could not be located.
Brahma Theertham:
Brahma Theertham is situated to
the south of Indra Theertham. This tank is located outside the temple as per
sources but do not exist now. Either they have become completely dry or they
could not be located.
Surya Theertham:
Surya Theertham is situated to
the west of the temple. This tank is
located outside the temple as per sources but do not exist now. Either they
have become completely dry or they could not be located.
Sarnga Theertham:
This tank is located outside the temple as per sources but do not exist now. Either they have become completely
dry or they could not be located.
Rivers associated with this Temple:
To the south of the temple run
three holy rivers, even now:
1. Dakshina
Ganga (ganga of the south), now named as Nattaru
2. Dakshina
Yamuna, now known as Arasalaru.
3. Dakshina
Godavari, now known as Kirtiman River.