Tirucherai Gnanaparameswarar Temple
| Gnanaparameswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvarur |
| Deity | Gnanaparameswarar(Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Tirucherai near Kudavasal |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°55′56″N 79°31′58″E / 10.93222°N 79.53278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
The Tirucherai Gnanaparameswarar Temple is a Tevara sthalam located in the village of Tirucherai near Kudavasal in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The place is located at a distance of 14 km south of Kumbakonam and 4 km north of Kudavasal.[1]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity, Shiva, is also known as Gnanaparameswarar and Saraparameswarar. The goddess is known as Gnanambikai and Gnanavalli.[2] Nayanmars Appar and Campantar have sung in praise of the deity. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
Those worshipped
Markandeya, Kaveri, and Dowmya rishi are said to have worshipped the deity in this shrine.[1]
Festivals
Maha Sivaratri in Tamil month of Masi (February-March), Annabishegam in Aippasi (October-November) and Tiruvathirai in Margazhi (December-January) are celebrated in grand manner.[2]
References
Also see
- Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. 2008. p. 86. ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.