Vanchinadha Swamy Temple
| Sri Vanchinadha Swamy Temple | |
|---|---|
  Sri Vanchinadha Swamy Temple Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 10°29′N 78°41′E / 10.483°N 78.683°ECoordinates: 10°29′N 78°41′E / 10.483°N 78.683°E |
| Country | India |
| State/province | Tamil Nadu |
| Locale | Srivanchiyam |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity |
Sri Vanchinadha Swamy (Shiva) Mangalambigai (Parvathi) |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
Sri Vanchinadha Swamy temple[1] is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Srivanchiyam, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
The Temple
The presiding deity of the temple is Lord Shiva in the name of Vanchinathan and the name of the Goddess is Mangalambika. The sthala vriksham (sacred tree of this temple) is Sandalwood tree. The sacred tank of this sthalam (place) is called the GuptaGangai.
The following are some unique features of this temple:
- It has a separate Sannathi(shrine) for Yama. Those who die in this village are considered to be free from the sufferings preceding their death.
- It has two nandhi's facing both sides of Lord Vanchinadha.
- Rahu-Ketu, carved out in a composite sculpture
- A separate sannathi for Shani
Guptha Gangai
A sacred tank in which goddess Ganga herself bathes to cleanse herself from the sins. A holy dip in this tank is equivalent to that of one in Kasi.
Karthigai Gnayeru Festival
During the Tamil month of Kaarththigai(Nov-Dec), Theerthavari(sacred water splash) is conducted in the Guptha Gangai(temple tank) on all Sundays. It also includes a ten-day festival and a car festival at the end of the month[2]
References
- ↑ "Abodes of SHiva - Shivasthalams glorified by Tevaram hymns". Templenet.
- ↑ Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. pp. 75–76. ISBN 81-7478-177-3, ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
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