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Nardana Pureeswarar Temple

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Nardana Pureeswarar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruvarur
DeityLord Shiva
Location
LocationThalayalangadu
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture

Nardana Pureeswarar Temple (நர்த்தனபுரீஸ்வரர் கோயில்)[1] is a Hindu temple located at Thalayalangadu in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

History

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The Pandya king Nedunchezhiyan is believed to have defeated the Chera and Chola kings at this place.

Significance

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Prayer to the deity at the Nardana Pureeswarar Temple is believed to cure leprosy patients. Praises of the temple have been sung by Thirunavukkarasar.

Shrines

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There are shrines to Vinayaka, Viswanatha, Murugan and Bhairava within the temple complex.

References

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  • "Nardana Pureeswarar Temple". Dinamalar.