Monday, September 4, 2017

Saptharisheeswarar Temple, Lalgudi, Trichy

Saptharisheeswarar Temple, Lalgudi, Trichy
Saptharisheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Lalgudi Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. This place is also called as Thiruthavathurai, is situated on the banks of river Coloroon, (known also as north Cauvery). It was believed that the seven rishis, Athri, Brighu, Pulasthiar, Vasistar, Gouthama, Angirasar and Marichi, prayed to the presiding deity, Saptharisheeswarar, to ward off the bad period they were passing through. This is an ancient temple about 500-1000 years old.





Etymology
It seems Malik Kafur who marauded  the entire South India visited this place and at that time the temple tower was being painted red and he asked his assistants, “What is that red temple(Lal Gudi) ?” and from then on the name Lalgudi struck to the town. His question became the name of the place then as Lalgudi. This is a very ancient temple.





Legends
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
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Prayers
Those facing problems in marriage efforts, child boon and progress in education are advised to pray to Lord Saptharisheeswarar. Devotees pay their gratitude by performing abishek and offering vastras-clothes- to Lord and Mother.
Contact
Saptharisheeswarar Temple,
Thirumanjana Street,
Lalgudi,
Trichy District – 621601
Phone: +91 431 2541329
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 1 Km from Lalgudi Bus Stand, 1 Km from Lalgudi Railway Station, 24 Kms from Trichy, 16 Kms from Srirangam and 28 Kms from Trichy Airport. Nearest Railway Station is located at Lalgudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.