Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Herandanathar Temple, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur

Herandanathar Temple, Kottaiyur, Thanjavur

Herandanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kottaiyur, a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam, in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Herandanathar / Sundareswarar and Mother is called as Meenakshi. The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Cauvery river.

Legends

As per legend, Sage Heranda performed penance and attained salvation here. Hence, the Lord came to be called as Herandanathar and the place came to be called as Herandapuram.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards sanctum. The Temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. Presiding deity is called as Herandanathar / Sundareswarar. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. The vimana over the sanctum follows dravida style and is of three tiers. Mother is called as Meenakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in maha mandapam. Jeeva Samadhi of Sage Heranda is situated next to the temple.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/herandanathar-temple-kottaiyur-connectivity.html

Location