Sarguneswarar Temple

Sarguneswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Karuveli in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is 500–1000 years old and dedicated to Shiva.

Significance

Praises of the temple have been sung by the Saivite saint Thirunavukkarasar. According to Hindu belief, those who pray at the Sarguneswarar Temple will not be reborn and instead attain salvation.

Shrines

The presiding deity is Sarguneswarar, a form of Shiva. There is a shrine for the consort Sarvanga Nayaki. The idol of Sarvanga Nayaki is 5.5 feet tall. There are also shrines for Ganesha, Murugan, Ardhanarisvara, Brahma, Durga, Bhairava, Chandikesvara and Dakshinamoorthy.

References

"Sarguneswarar Temple". Dinamalar.

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