Madhangeeswarar Temple, Nangur
– Religious Significance
Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams and Shiva Peedam Temples:
This
Temple is considered as the main Rudra kshetra
(Hridhaya Kshetra) of the Ekadasa Rudra Kshetrams. This
Temple is considered as one of the Thirunangur Ekadasa Rudra
Kshetrams and Shiva Peedam Temples. The Temples are ;
1.
Sundareswarar Temple, Annappanpettai (Rudra Peedam)
2. Amirthapureeswarar
Temple, Thirunangur (Soma Peedam)
3.
Airavatheswarar Temple, Perunthottam (Ugra Pirana Peedam)
4.
Bhaktavachaleswarar Temple, Thirunangur (Mahadeva Peedam)
5.
Kailasanathar Temple, Thirunangur (Beema Peedam)
6.
Sundareswarar Temple, Thirunangur (Bava Peedam)
7.
Swarnapureeswarar Temple, Kaathiruppu (Sathyajotha Peedam)
8.
Mathangeeswarar Temple, Thirunangur (Thathpurusha Peedam)
9. Naganathar
Temple, Sempathaniruppu (Sarva Peetam)
10.
Yogeeswarar Temple, Mangaimadam (Vamadeva Peedam)
11.
Nayanavaratheswarar Temple, Nainipuram (Agora Peedam)
Thevara Vaippu Sthalam:
The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Sundarar had a mention about this Temple.