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The
Main Tirukkovil
This
Sattanathaswamy temple enshrining a Swayambhu linga lies in the
heart of town., The spacious
courtyards
housing the three different shrines are enclosed by a high compound
wall with four entrances. The principal deities adored are
Brahmapureeswar, Tirugnana Sambandar and Tirunilai Nayaki -
the local name of Mother Parvati and they are enshrined in three
separate shrines each with a prakara and many Mandapams. The
beautiful statues of Uma and Maheswar sculptured masterly are
installed in a spacious shrine on the terrace. And they are
extremely impressive. The image of Sattanathar is installed in a
separate narrow niche, and to avail the darsan, one has to go
bending head. There is a staircase on the northern side, taking the
devotees to the top for Darshan. The terrace is called
Tiruthonimalai, named for its boat shape and it too has a legend
interesting.
It
lies 30 km off Chidambaram enjoying bus and train conveniences.
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