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வில்வம்
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Shaiva temple
Venchamaakoodal
வெஞ்சமாங்கூடலூர் கல்யாண
Venchamaakoodal, Tamil Nadu, India
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Overview
Shiva as Vikirtheechuvarar
Consort பண்ணேர் மொழியம்மை, மதுர பாஷிணி,விகிர்த நாயகி
lingam
Shaiva temple
The temple is counted as one of the temples built on the banks of River Kaveri. Chitaru, joins Amaravati River and another tributary named Kudanganaru runs near the temple. Legend has it that a hunter king by name Venchan is said to have worshipped Shiva here and hence the name Venchamaakoodal. Shiva is said to have appeared in the guise of an old priest and blessed Sundarar with gold. The king of Devaas, Indiran, is said to have worshipped the Lingam here to get rid of his sins.
Visit information
To reach this temple, one has to travel south-west 16 km from Karur on the way to Aravankurichi until Thalapatti. Then go in a branch road about 10 km to reach "Venjamangudanur". The temple is located on the east bank of river Kudaganaaru.
Sources
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