Rathnagiriswarar Temple, Thirumarugal – Literary
Mention
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 197th Devara
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 80th sthalam
on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnana
Sambandar and Appar had sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple. The
Temple finds mention in Periyapuranam written by Sekkizhar. Lord
Murugan of this
Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh
hymns. Vallalar also has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this
temple. The Sthala Puranam of this
temple was written by Dhandapani Desikar.
Appar
Hymns:
For brief details, please refer below link;
Sambandar
Hymns:
For brief details, please refer below link;