Udhvaganathar Temple, Thirumanancheri – Literary Mention

Udhvaganathar Temple, Thirumanancheri – 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 79^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 25^th sthalam on the north side of river Cauvery in Chozha Nadu. Thirugnana Sambandar and Thirunavukkarasar had sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple. The Temple finds mention in Periyapuranam written by Sekkizhar. Vallalar also has sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Sambandar Hymns:

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Appar Hymns:

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