Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam – Literary Mention

Ukthavedeeswarar Temple, Kuthalam – 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 154^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 37^th 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. Manickavasagar, Ayyadigal Kadavarkon, Nambiyandar Nambi and Vallalar also had sung hymns in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Sambandar Hymns:

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Sundarar Hymns:

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Appar Hymns:

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