Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur

Sivalokanathar Temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geography
Coordinates 11°11′18″N 79°40′34″E / 11.18833°N 79.67611°E / 11.18833; 79.67611Coordinates: 11°11′18″N 79°40′34″E / 11.18833°N 79.67611°E / 11.18833; 79.67611
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
District Nagapatnam
Location Tamil Nadu, India
Culture
Sanctum Sivalokanathar(Shiva)
Architecture
Architecture Dravidian architecture

Sivalokanathar Temple (சிவலோகநாதர் கோயில்)[1] is a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is situated in the village of Tirupunkur or Thirupunkur which lies about 3 miles west of Vaitheeswaran Koil.[2] The temple is associated with the legend of the Saivite saint Nandanar who was one of the 63 Nayanmars. While being a Dalit, Nandanar was not allowed inside the temple, the idol of Nandi within the temple precincts moved a few inches at the command of Shiva so as not to obstruct Nandanar's view from the gate of the shrine.

Literary Mention

Tirunavukkarasar describes the feature of the deity of Tirupunkur and Thiruneedur as:[3]

Notes

  1. ↑ ta:திருப்புன்கூர் சிவலோகநாதர் கோயில்
  2. ↑ Suddhananda Bharathi (1970). The grand epic of Saivism. Tirunelveli: South India Saiva Siddhanta Works Pub. Society. p. 256.
  3. ↑ Tiruanvukkarasar Tevaram, VI: 11: 9

References

  • Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 64. ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
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