116. SRI VELLIMALAINATHAR TEMPLE TIRUTENGUR

Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam	233rd Shiva Sthalams(One of the Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam)
Region	Chola Naadu - South
Chola Naadu - South	116th Shiva Sthalam
Pathigam	Saint Thirugnanasambanthar

HISTORY:

This is a Shivastalam in the vicinity of Tirunellikka near Tiruvarur. This shrine is regarded as the 116th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola Region south of the river Kaveri.

Legend has it that the Navagrahams and Lakshmi worshipped Shiva here. Shiva's shrine is located in front of Lakshmi's. The Shiva Ganga tank is located to the north of the temple.Asura Guru Sukracharyar is believed to have regained his eyesight after worshipping Shiva here.

SALIENT FEATURE:

·        Legend has it that after the great deluge that submerged the earth, this temple tank is the site where clear water collected, hence the name Tengur.

TEMPLE INFORMATION:

Moolavar	Sri Vellimalai Nathar, Sri Rajatagireeswarar
Ambal	Sri Periya nayaki
Theertham	Sivagangai Theertham
Sthala Vriksham	Coconut tree

 BELIEF:

It is believed that blessings of goddess mahalakshmi would bring in all prosperity to devotees worshipping this temple.

TEMPLE FESTIVAL:

Tamil Month	English Month	Festival Name
Vaikasi	May-June	Vaikasi Visakam
Maasi	Feb-Mar	Maha Shivrathri

 HOW TO REACH:

This paadal petra sthalam is situated 15 Kms from Tiruvarur on the way to Tirutturaipoondi and is about 2 Kms from Tirunellikaval and about 1 Km. from Tirukollikkaadu.

TEMPLE ADDRESS:

Sri Vellimalainathar Temple,

Tirutengur,

Thiruvarur,

Tamil Nadu.

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