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Sarguna Lingeswarar Temple

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The entrance of the temple

Sarguna Lingeswarar Temple(சற்குணலிங்கேஸ்வரர் கோயில்),[1] also known as the Karukudi Nathar Temple, is a Hindu temple located at Marudhanallur in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

Location

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Marudhanallur is located at a distance of 5 kilometres from Kumbakonam on the Mannargudi road.

Architecture

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Vimana of the presiding deity

The main idol is a shivalinga called Prithvi Linga made of sand. There is also another linga called Hanumantha Linga. There are shrines to Ganesha, Murugan, Dakshinamurti and the Navagrahas.

Significance

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The Saivite saint Sambandar had sung praises of the temple in the Thevaram. The neighbouring village of Enanallur is the birthplace of Enadi Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.

A trader named Dhananjayan had been cured of leprosy at this place and is frequented by people afflicted with the disease.

References

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  • "Sarguna Lingeswarar Temple". Dinamalar.