Temple Sculptures 1
Temple Sculptures 2
Temple History
Temple Unique Features
Temple Architecture
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Killing Hiranyakashippu
Eraniyur Temple Pg 169
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Goddess Rathi
Vairavan Kovil Page 65
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Cave Temple Aerial View
Pillayarpatti Page 145
100
Yazhi with a Ball in its Mouth
Mathur Kovil Page 47
100
In the Soorakudi temple, the Ambigai Avudainayaki shrine features sculptures of these seven powerful goddesses, including Brahmi, Vaishnavi, and Chamundi.
Who are the Matrikas (Sapta Maathars)?
Page 122
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Aarumuga Murugan
Nemam Kovil Pg 85
200
Arthnaareeswarar
Eraniyur Kovil Page 166
200
Elephant and Lion Sculptures at the Temple Tank
Illayathangudi Kovil Page 27
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During the Thiruvathirai festival, a special document is read aloud, detailing the land owned by the temple and transfer of temple lands to this deity.Chandikeshawar has signed on behalf of Sivaperuman.
Ambigai (Vaadamalarmangai)
Page 148
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Nandi Platform 
Soorakudi Kovil Page 121
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Lord Rama worships Hanuman
Vairavan Kovil Page 72
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Rishabaarudar
Vairavan Kovil Page 167
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The deity of Eraniyur Temple is known as Aatkondanathar, while the goddess is called by this name.
Sivapurandevi
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Yogathandam
Velangudi Kovil Page 133
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The rock-cut bas-relief of Karpaga Vinayakar in the sanctum sanctorum uniquely shows him holding this object in his right hand.
A Shiva Lingam?
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Kaalasamhaara Murthi
Eraniyur Kovil Page 164
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Rishabhavaahanar
Nemam Kovil Page 88
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The Chandeesar shrine, made from a single rock weighing about 20 tonnes, was quarried from a hill in this temple’s village.
What is Vairavanpatti?
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The deity Valarolinaathar at Vairavan Temple is believed to have appeared as an endless column of light under this sacred tree.
What is the Azhinjil tree?
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The festival mandapam in front of the temple has this many pillars, arranged in 6 columns and 7 rows, showcasing beautiful sculptures.
What is 42?
42 Pillars in the Festival/vizha mandapam in Mathoor temple. Page 46
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Nandi Platform supported by pillars
Soorakudi Page 121
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Veerabadrar
Eraniyur Kovil Page 170
500
The deity at Mathoor temple is called Ainootreeswarar because the Nagarathars, known for their vast trade network, were called by this title.
What is Thisai Aayirathu Ainootruvar?
Page 41
500
Elephant and Lion Sculpture at Temple Tank
Illayathangudi Kovil Page 27
500
Workmanship in Stone
Illupaikudi Kovil Page 106
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En Thozh Kali (8 shoulders)
Nemam Kovil Page 89
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Manmathan
Vairavan Kovil Page 65
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This revered sage, who created a Lingam for worship at Nemam Temple, was guided by Lord Vinayaka to establish the shrine.
Who is Agastiyar?
Page 77
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Cave Temple
Pillayarpatti Kovil Page 143
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The sanctum sanctorum of Eraniyur Temple is built using this strong material, giving the structure a durable and polished look.
Granite?
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Lotus Pillar in Stone
Illupaikudi Kovil Page 107
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Natarajar Mandapam
Vairavan Kovil Page 62
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In Iluppaikudi, this form of Bhairavar is especially revered for bestowing wealth upon his devotees.
Who is Sorna Akarshana Bhairavar?
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Pillared Mandapam and Paintings
Vairavan Kovil Page 58, 59
700
Goddess with a Veena
Vairavan Kovil Page 64
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Pillared Mandapam and Paintings
Vairavan Kovil Page 58,59
800
Urdhvathaandava Moorthy
Nemam Kovil Page 89
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This temple, the first bestowed upon the Nattukottai Nagarathars, was given by the Pandya kings after their arrival from Kaveripoompattinam.
What is Ilayathangudi Temple?
800
The deity Valarolinaathar at Vairavan Temple is believed to have appeared as an endless column of light under this sacred tree.
What is the Azhinjil tree?
The fruits come back and stick to the tree.
Pg 73
800
Prakaram with Sculptural Pillars
Eraniyur Kovil Page 160, 161
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Vallaba Ganapathi
Nemam Kovil Page 85
900
Lord Shiva
Eraniyur Page 168
900
This deity/God performed penance at the Desikanaathar shrine in Soorakudi, leading to the miraculous restoration of his tooth.
Who is Surya (Sun God)?
900
Kaalasamhaara Moorthy
Eraniyur Kovil Page 164
900
Unlike most Shiva temples where the base (Aavudai) is circular, the Aavudai in Velangudi Temple has this unique shape.
Square?