History and tradition
Theertham
- பால் கிணறு · Temple tank
Shaiva temple
Thirukkurugavur
திருக்குருகாவூர்
Thirukkurugavur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Paadal Petra Sthalam
- Sung by Sambandar and Sundarar
- Chola Nadu, north of the Kaveri
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Overview
Shiva as Vellatainaathar
Consort நீலோத்பல விசாலாட்சி, காவியங்கண்ணி
lingam
Shaiva temple
Thirukarugavur is believed to be the place when the Saivite saint Sundarar was purified of the sin of killing Jains who lost in debate with him. The temple tank in front of the temple is believed to turn white during new moon day of Tamil month of Thai (January - February).
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