Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple, Thirumuruganpoondi – Religious Significance

Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple, Thirumuruganpoondi – Religious Significance

Pancha Thandava Sthalams:

It is said that Lord Shiva performed five thandavams at five different places. These places are collectively called as Pancha Thandava Sthalams. This temple is considered one among the Pancha Thandava Sthalams.

The Pancha Thandava Sthalams are;

1.    Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram,Cuddalore

2.    Thyagaraja Temple, Thiruvarur

3.    Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai

4.    Avinashi Lingeswarar Temple,Avinashi

5.    Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple,Thirumuruganpoondi

Paadal Petra Sthalams:

This temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This temple is the 260^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 2^nd Shiva Sthalam in Kongu Nadu.

Thirupugazh Sthalams:

Lord Murugan of this temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. Hence, this temple is considered one among the Thirupugazh Sthalams.