Sathyagirisvarar Temple

Sathyagirisvarar Temple is a Shiva temple located in Thirumayam, Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Location

This temple is located on Thirumayam Fort at a distance of 19.1 km from Pudukkottai.

Presiding deity

The presiding deity of the temple is known as Sathyagirisvarar. The Goddess is known as Venuvanesvari.[1]

Structure

The temple, constructed by Pallavas on the slope of the hill of Thirumayam, has a compound wall having the other side, a Vishnu temple known as Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple fostering harmony among the Shiva and Vishnu sects.[1] As found in Madurai Meenakshiamman Temple, the shrines of the presiding deity and the Goddess are facing east. One cannot circumambulate the Shiva shrine. One can go around the Shiva and Vishnu temples only.[2]

Worshipping time

The temple is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.[1]

Festivals

Chaitra festival, Thaipusam, Pournami, Amavasya, Pradosha and other festivals are celebrated in this temple.

Reference

  1. ^ a b c Sri Satya Giriswarar Temple, Dinamalar Temples
  2. ^ அருள்மிகு சத்தியகிரீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில், திருமயம்

10°14′49″N 78°45′06″E / 10.2469°N 78.7516°E / 10.2469; 78.7516

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