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Ramanathaswami Temple, Tiruvarur

Coordinates: 10°52′11.3″N 79°42′30.2″E / 10.869806°N 79.708389°E / 10.869806; 79.708389
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Ramanathaswami Temple, Tiruvarur
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruvarur
DeityRamanathaswamy
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationThirukannapuram
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Ramanathaswami Temple, Tiruvarur is located in Tamil Nadu
Ramanathaswami Temple, Tiruvarur
Ramanathaswamy Temple, Thirukannapuram, Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates10°52′11.3″N 79°42′30.2″E / 10.869806°N 79.708389°E / 10.869806; 79.708389[1]
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Inscriptionsavailable
Elevation30.21 m (99 ft)
Ramanathaswami Temple

Ramanathaswami Temple (Tamil: திருக்கண்ணபுரம் இராமனதீசுவரர் கோயில்)[1] is a Hindu temple located at Thirukannapuram in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple is located in the village of Tirukannapuram between Tiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai. The historical name of the place is Ramanatheeswaram. The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Ramanathaswami. His consort is known as Sarivarkuzhali.[2]

Significance

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The temple is associated with Rama who is believed to have worshipped Shiva at Tirukannapuram along with Rameswaram to absolve him of the sin of killing Ravana.

The temple has been praised by Sambandar in the Thevaram. The temple is frequented by people seeking relief from sins committed by them.

It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ திருக்கண்ணபுரம் இராமனதீசுவரர் கோயில்[circular reference]
  2. ^ a b "Sri Ramanathaswami temple". Dinamalar. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
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