Theerthagireeswarar Temple,
Theerthamalai – The Temple
This temple is located at the top of a hillock at an altitude of about 1200 feet. The temple is situated at about 1 km up the steep slope of the hillock, derives its name from the springs in the temple. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. Balipeedam, Dwaja Sthambam and Nandi can be seen in front of the maha mandapam. Nandi is facing towards the sanctum through the window. There is a pillared mandapam to the southern side of the main shrine. The temple can be entered through southern side.
The sanctum enshrines the
presiding deity, Theerthagireeswarar in the form of the Shiva Lingam. Lord is
Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested). The consort of Lord Shiva, Arulmozhi
Vadivambigai is housed in a separate shrine. Shrines of Siddhi Vinayaka, Murugan
with his consorts Valli & Devasena, Agastheeswarar, Akhilandeshwari,
Navagrahas, Anjaneya and Shiva Lingams can be seen in the temple premises.
Sthala Vriksham is Pavazha Malli.
Theerthams:
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