Tuesday, October 19, 2021

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 79th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 25th 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:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/udhvaganathar-temple-thirumanancheri-sambandar-hymns.html

Appar Hymns:

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/10/udhvaganathar-temple-thirumanancheri-appar-hymns.html