Amirtha Kadeswarar Temple, Thirukadaiyur – Literary Mention

Amirtha Kadeswarar Temple, Thirukadaiyur – 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 164^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 47^th sthalam on the south side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. This Temple is considered as one of the 44 Paadal Petra Sthalams where the Moovar (Thirugnana Sambanthar, Appar and Sundarar) had rendered their Pathigams. The Temple finds mention in Periyapuranam written by Sekkizhar.

Lord Murugan of this Temple is praised by Saint Arunagirinathar in his revered Thirupugazh hymns. Thirumoolar, Cheraman Perumal Nayanar, Nakkeera Deva Nayanar, Parana Deva Nayanar and Vallalar had sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. The Temple was praised in Thirukadavur Puranam written by Balakrishna Dikshithar. Mother Abhirami was praised in Abhirami Anthadhi written by Abhirami Bhattar. 

Sambandar Hymns:

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Sundarar Hymns:

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Appar Hymns:

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