Analadeeswarar Temple, Thottiyam, Trichy
Analadeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva located at Thottiyam in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is
called as Analadeeswarar and Mother is called as Thiripurasundari.
Legends
Analadeeswarar
Temple is the place believed to be where Lord Shiva came down to earth and
danced. It is believed that Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Shiva here.
History
Thottiyam
is one of the small towns surrounded by fertile land on the banks of River Cauvery. There
is no clear historical evidence of this temple’s construction. However, there
are symbols of Fish at this temple so it is possible that one of the Pandya
kings could have constructed this temple. Banana fruit is the main
cultivation in this area so Thottiyam is also called as Banana Town. Large
section of the town’s population is from Thottiya Nayakar’s community hence the
town is called as Thottiyam.
The
Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Analadeeswarar and Mother is called as Thiripurasundari. At this temple
Murugan Sannidhi is located straight behind of Lord Shiva’s Sanctum. Eswara
Theertham is in front of Thiripura Sundari’s Sannidhi. Shrines for Appu Lingam,
Prithvi Lingam, Lakshmi and Dhandapani can be found in the prakaram. Theertham
of this temple is Eswara Theertham. Sthala Vriksham is Vilva Tree (Aegle
marmelos). The tributary of Cauvery river flows in front of the Shiva temple.
Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Festivals
Shiva
Rathri, Sura Samharam, Navarathri and Vaikasi festival are the few festivals
celebrated at this temple.
Contact
Analadeeswarar
Temple,
Thottiyam,
Trichy District.
Phone: +91 4326 254 338
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 14 Kms from Musiri, 33 Kms from Namakkal, 9 Kms from
Thiruveengoimalai, 7 Kms from Srinivasanallur, 15 Kms from Kulithalai, 48 Kms
from Srirangam and 55 Kms from Trichy. The temple is located about 600 meters
from the Bus Stand located on Trichy – Salem Road. Kulithalai Railway Station
is located at about 15 Kms from the Temple. Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy (60 Kms).