Nardana Pureeswarar Temple
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Nardana Pureeswarar Temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Tiruvarur |
Deity | Lord Shiva |
Location | |
Location | |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Type | Dravidian architecture |
Nardana Pureeswarar Temple (நர்த்தனபுரீஸ்வரர் கோயில்)[1] is a Hindu temple located at in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
History[]
The Pandya king Nedunchezhiyan is believed to have defeated the Chera and Chola kings at this place.
Significance[]
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[]
There are shrines to Vinayaka, , Murugan and Bhairava within the temple complex.
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Categories:
- Shiva temples in Tiruvarur district
- Padal Petra Stalam
- Tamil Nadu Hindu temple stubs