Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode – The Hill
The Hill
is about 650 ft. high. One can take on 1206 steps to reach the top of the
hill to worship the Lord Shiva-Arthanareeswarar. The hill is referred by many
names like Chemmalai, Nagamalai, Nandhimalai and many more. Lord
Arthanareeswarar has a unique form here, which combines half male and half
female form.
The lord
is also known as Madhorubagan and Ammaiappan. It is claimed that this rare
posture of the Lord as prime deity can be found only in this temple in the
whole of Asia. On either side of the steps one can see a huge Snake with 5
heads spreading its hood carrying the father of the world as Sivalingam. People
worship this carved stone Snake with Kumkum and camphor.