Friday, May 26, 2023

Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu – Literary Mention

Swetharanyeswarar Temple, Thiruvenkadu – 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 65th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 11th sthalam on the north 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. The temple also finds mention in Thiruvasagam written by Manikkavasakar. Hence, the temple is considered as Thiruvasaga Sthalam. Pattinathar, Kabilar and Paranar have also rendered their hymns here.

Sambandar Hymns:

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/05/swetharanyeswarar-temple-thiruvenkadu-sambandar-hymns.html

Sundarar Hymns:

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/05/swetharanyeswarar-temple-thiruvenkadu-sundarar-hymns.html

Appar Hymns:

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/05/swetharanyeswarar-temple-thiruvenkadu-appar-hymns.html