Karkodeswarar Temple, Kamarasavalli
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| Karkodeswarar Temple, Kamarasavalli | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ariyalur district |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Thirumanur in Ariyalur district |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Karkodeswarar temple, Kamarasavalli[1] is a Hindu temple located at Kamarasavalli near Thirumanur in Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu, India.[2]
The Presiding deity
[edit]The presiding deity known as Karkodeswarar is facing east. His consort Balambika is facing south.[2]
Significance
[edit]The temple has a sculpture in which Kardodaga is seen performing puja for Shiva, with Vinayaka and Nandi (bull). It is said that people of the Cancer zodiac sign should pray here for relief.[2]
Shrines
[edit]In the Prakaram, shrines of Vinayaka, Subramania with his consorts Valli and Deivanai, Durga, Chandikesvarar and Navagraha are found. In the kosta, Dakshinamurthy, Ardhanarishvara, Lingodbhava and Brahma are found. The temple has a mandapa for Nataraja.[2]
References
[edit]Photogallery
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Board -
Rajagopura -
North Prakaram -
Vimana of the presiding deity -
South Prakaram -
Vimana of the goddess -
Vimana of Nataraja
Sculptures
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