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Kovil
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Iraivan :
Arulmigu Desikanathar
Iraivi :
Arulmigu Avudayanayaki
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Iraivan :
Arulmigu Desikanathar
Iraivi :
Arulmigu Avudayanayaki
Estimated Date Granted:
718 A.D.
Number of Pullis: 1,400*
Population: 6,000*
Important points
1.
This kovil got its name because it is filled with soorai trees
2. The holy
amman in this kovil only has got 4 hands and 3 eyes
Points of Interest
The name Soorakdui has several
possible origins. Possibilities include the asura Sooran worshipping here,
or perhaps Sooriyan (the Sun God) venerating here. The third possibility
is that it comes from the soorai shrub which grows in abundance in this
area.
The Sooraimanagar Puranam
narrates the story of the temple
Location 10 kms from
Karaikkudi.
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