Aruna Jadeswarar Temple

Coordinates: 11°05′32″N 79°27′18″E / 11.092200°N 79.455035°E / 11.092200; 79.455035 Aruna Jadeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the town of Thiruppanandal in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is maintained by the Dharmapuram Adheenam.[1]

Location

Aruna Jadeswarar Temple is situated in the town of Thiruppanandal, headquarters of the Thiruppanandal block of the Thiruvidaimarudur taluk. The Thiruppanandal Adheenam is based here. The temple lies on the banks of the Kollidam River.

Deity

The presiding deity is Shiva in the form of Aruna Jadeswarar. His consort is Periya Nayaki. There are shrines to Ambika, Durga and Naga Kanni.

Structure

The Rajagopura of the temple faces west. The temple has a total of three prakaras. The temple complex encloses the Kasi matha founded by Saivite saint Kumaragurupara Desikar.

Significance

Hymns in praise of the temple have been sung by Sambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, Nambiyandar Nambi and Arunagirinathar.

References

  1. ↑ "Aruna Jadeswarar temple". Dinamalar.
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