110. SRI NEENERI NAATHAR TEMPLE TANDALAINEENERI

Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam	227th Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam)
Region	Chola Naadu - South
Chola Naadu - South	110th Shiva Sthalam
Pathigam	Saint Thirugnanasambanthar

HISTORY:

This Shivastalam in the vicinity of Tirutturaippundi (4km north) is one of the 78 Madakkovils at an elevation built by Kochenkann Cholan. This shrine is regarded as the 110th  in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola Region south of the river Kaveri.

Lord Shiva is said to have used the shell of Koorma as an ornament here.

SALIENT FEATURE:

·        Arivaattaya Nayanar is associated with this shrine.

·        The current temple is a result of the contributions from the Nagarathaar community. 

TEMPLE INFORMATION:

Moolavar	Sri Neeneri Naathar, Sri Sthira Budheeswarar
Ambal	Sri Gnanambika
Theertham	Omaka Theertham
Sthala Vriksham	Kurunda Maram

 BELIEF:

Famers pray here before commencing cultivation.

Those suffering from leprosy pray to lord here, for a cure after a bath in the sacred spring.

 TEMPLE FESTIVAL:

Tamil Month	English Month	Festival Name
Aippasi	Oct–Nov	Skanda Shashti
Maasi	Feb-Mar	Maha Shivrathri

 HOW TO REACH:

This paadal petra sthalam is situated 4 Kms to the north from Tiruturaipoondi on the way to Tiruvarur. The temple is very near from the Thandalaicheri bus stop.

TEMPLE ADDRESS:

Sri Neeneri Naathar Temple,

Tandalaineeneri,

Thiruvarur,

Tamil Nadu.

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