Sugavaneshwarar Temple, Salem
The
Sugavaneshwarar Temple, situated near the old bus stand of Salem, is one of the
important pilgrimage sites of Salem. According to a legend, Sage Sugha
Brahmarishi worshipped and performed penance at this place. This is one of the
five Shiva temples built along the river Manimuthar. These five temple's
main Shiva lingas are of Suyambu. There is a belief that worshiping the 5
temples in a single day will remove all the sins. Arunagirinathar also sang a
song on Lord Muruga, at this temple. The interiors of this temple contain
several historical monuments and a statuette of its main deity.
According
to a belief, it was constructed during the 13th century AD, by Mamannan Sundara
Pandiyan. As per another popular belief, this temple was built by the
Chola king Koparakesari, which is more than 1000 years old. But there are no
signs of Cholas / Pandiyas / Cheras period architecture. There are about 15
kalvettugal available in the temple. The sthala Puranam claims that temple is a
Paadal Petra sthalam by Sundara Nayanar, but that particular song is
not known.
It is a
reasonably big temple and one of the primary landmarks of the town. The main
linga is in a slightly slanted position. Mother Swarnambikai is housed in a
separate sanctum. This is one of the five temples with Swayambu lingams on the
banks of Manimuthar River that were worshipped by Beema. It is a 500-year-old
temple spread over two acres of land in the heart of Salem town.
Legends
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Temple
Speciality
The
principal Linga is slightly slanting on a side with a scar caused by a hunter.
The stage or platform of the Linga called Avudaiyar is of two parts connected
with Vishnu and Somasundara part joined together. This is a strange aspect of
the temple not found in other places.
Temple
Architecture
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Sub
Temples
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Pooja
Timings & Fees Structure
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Festivals
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Singers
Saint
Arunagiriar has sung the greatness of the temple in his Thirupugazh hymns.
Prayers
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Services
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Contact
Arulmigu
Sugavaneshwarar Swamy Thirukoil
Swarnambikai
Agraharam
Salem –
636001
Tamilnadu,
India
Phone: 0427-2450954, 0427-2254414
Phone: +91-427-245 0954,
245 2496
Connectivity
The
temple is heart of Salem City. The temple is at a distance of 200 meters on the
west bank of Tirumanimuthar with its entrance facing east.
By Road:
The
temple is very near to old Town bus stand. The Sugavaneshwarar Temple is 4
kms from Salem. There are regular bus facility to connect new bus stand and old
bus stand. Frequent buses are available from various parts of Tamilnadu.
By Train:
The
Sugavaneshwarar Temple is 8 km from the Salem Junction Railway Station .There
are plenty of buses from Salem Railway Station to the old bus stand.
By Air:
Nearest
Airport is located at Trichy & Coimbatore.