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 164th Devara
Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 47th 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:
For brief details, please refer below link;
Sundarar
Hymns:
For brief details, please refer below link;
Appar
Hymns:
For brief details, please refer below link;