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Iraivan :
Arulmigu Thanthonrieswarar.
Iraivi : Arulmigu
Soundaranayaki.
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Iraivan :
Arulmigu Thanthonrieswarar.
Iraivi : Arulmigu
Soundaranayaki.
Pirivugal :
N/A
Estimated Date Granted:
714 A.D.
Number of Pullis: 2,700*
Population: 11,000*
Important points
1.
This temple is full of wonderful architecture.
Points of
Interest
The name comes from the iluppai trees
which grow in abundance in this area.
The temple's origin, according to Puranic
legend, comes from a request by Siva, who appeared in a dreram to a local
chieftain. The chieftan was presented with a soodamani, a precious stone,
by Siva for building the temple. The nearby village is known as
Soodamanipuram for this reason.
The lingam here is a natural one, meaning
not shaped by man.
Bhairavar is a special diety here, much
worshipped in the locality.
Location 5 kms from
Karaikkudi.
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