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This
Saiva kshetra is blessed with twin gifts i.e. its sanctity emerged
from two sources. First, it is the august seat of Lord Siva, going
by the name of Anjaikalathappan; second, it is the birth place of
Kulasekaralwar, who left indelible imprints on the pages of Bhakti
literature. Hence doubly significant. Moreover, the valorous king
Cheraman adored the Lord in a unique way and endowed the temple
munificently. His icon is installed in the temple along with the
famous saiva saint Sundaramurti Nayanar, who sang in praise of the
archamurti and His spouse called here Umai Amman. The utsava murtis
of this temple are exceedingly beautiful, that raise the hands of
devotees at a mere sight. The temple tank is called Sivagangai
thirtham.
It
is 37 km off Trichur in Kerala state and from there boat journey for
about 4 km takes the bhaktas to the holy feet of Lord Siva.
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