History of the Temple
The temple is located between the rivers South Pennai and Malattaru, on the southern banks of Pennai river. The historical name of this place is “Thiru Maruthanthurai”. This ancient temple is believed to have been constructed during the time of the Chola dynasty. There are 18 stone inscriptions belonging to the Chola, Pandiyas, Vijayanagar and Chalukiyas periods.
General Information
- This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 13th Shiva Sthalam in Nadu Naadu.
- Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).
- This is a west facing temple and its main tower (Rajagopurm) has 3-tiers.
- There is no flag post (dwajasthambam) in this temple.
- This is the birth place of the saivite guru Marai Gnana Sambandar.
Location
Thiru Idaiyaru is at a distance of about 35 kms from Villupuram on the Villupuram to Thirukovilur route (via Thiruvennainallur).
Another nearby Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam is Thiruvennainallur which is at a distance of about 5 kms.
Important Festivals
The most important festival celebrated in this temple is “Aattru Thiruvizha” (River festival) in the Tamil month of Thai (Jan-Feb).
Surya Puja is performed in the temple on 15th and 16th of the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb-Mar) from 5.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.
Temple Timings
From 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM and from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM.
Temple Address
Sri Marudeeswarar Temple,
T. Edayar, Thirukkovilur Taluk,
Villupuram District,
Tamil Nadu-607 203.
Tele: + 91 04146 216045 / 206515; Mobile: 94424 23919.
Contact the temple priest and Trustee, Sri R.Gnanaskantha Gurukkal at 098847 77078.
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