275 Thevara Shivasthalam !! Thiru Nagaikaronam /Nagapattinam Thiru Adipuraneswarar Temple !!



Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thiru Nagaikaronam/Saptha Vidanga Sthalam is one of the 275 Thevara Shivasthalam of Lord Shiva located in Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu.  This is one of the most prominent temples of Lord Shiva famous for its stunning architectural and craftsmanship.  This temple is equally  renowned as Goddess Sri Meenkashi at Madurai, Goddess Sri Kamashi at Kanchipuram, Goddess Sri Visalakhi at Varanasi and Goddess Sri Neelayathakshi at Nagai Karonam. 
 
 
Presiding deity – Thiru Kayarohaneswarar/Thiru Adipureeswarar/Sundaravidangar with his consort Goddess Sri Neelayathakshi/Karuthadamkanni/Nagai Neelayathakshi
 
 
Mangalasasanam – Thirunavukkarasar, Sambandhar, Sundarar
Saint Arunagirinathar sung praising the glories of Lord Subramanya in this temple.
 
 
Sthalavruksham – Mango
 
 
Worshipped by – Adishesha,
 
 
Theertham – Pundareeka Theertham, Deva Theertham
 
 
Festivals –Maha Shivaratri, Navaratri, Thiru Karthikai, Masi Makam, Panguni Uthiram, Arudra Darisanam, Aippasi Annabhishekam, Markazhi Utsavam,
 
 
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Lord Nandikeshwara, Lord Subramanya with his consorts Goddesses Sri Valli & Deivayanai, Thiru Adipatha Nayanar,
 
Life of  Thiru Adhipatha Nayanar:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The legend has that Sage Pundareeka underwent severe austerities praying to Lord Shiva on this sacred land.  Lord was pleased at the devotion of the Sage and appeared before him. Sage Pundareeka earnestly prayed to Lord for Salvation with his mortal body.  The most compassionate Lord provided him the boon as he was desired.
  
 
This temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00PM in the morning and 4.00PM to 8.30 PM in the evenings.
 
 
Jaya Jaya Sankara Hara Hara Sankara !!
 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 

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