Nandikeswarar Temple, Thuraiyur, Trichy
Nandikeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thuraiyur Town in
Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nandikeswarar and
Mother is called as Sambath Gowri Amman. This temple had been renovated during
8th - 14th centuries.
Legends
It is
said that Ayyanar, Pidari, Nagakanni, Indran, Thirumal, Venuvana Munivar,
Parasara had prayed Lord Siva here.
The
Temple
Presiding
Deity is called as Nandikeswarar. It is told that the Sundara Chozhan, named
the Linga here as Nandikeswarar. Mother is called as Sambath Gowri Amman. The
temple tank is called 'Nandhi Theertham. There are many life size exquisitely
carved stone sculptures in the temple. There is a Nagakanni Amman statue enshrined
in this temple. During all Fridays, during Raghukala (10.30 am to 12.00 Noon)
Special poojas are conducted for this Goddess, to expiate the sin of Raghu –
Kethu, delay in marriages etc. There is a beautiful centre Mandapam (Maiya
Mandapam) in a dilapidated condition in the big irrigation tank nearby the
temple. Vedanta Mahadesigar temple also lies here.
Festivals
All
Festivals related to Lord Shiva are celebrated here with much fanfare.
Connectivity
This
temple lies in the heart of the Thuraiyur Town. The Temple is located at about
200 meters from Paalakkarai Bus Stop, 2 Kms from Thuraiyur, 1 Km from Thuraiyur
Bus Stand, 40 Kms from Perambalur, 35 Kms Samayapuram, 40 Kms from Srirangam
and 47 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Trichy (51 Kms)
and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (52 Kms).