Tirucherai Gnanaparameswarar Temple
| Gnanaparameswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvarur |
| Deity | Gnanaparameswarar(Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Tirucherai near Kudavasal |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°55′56″N 79°31′58″E / 10.93222°N 79.53278°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
The Tirucherai Gnanaparameswarar Temple is a Tevara sthalam located in the village of Tirucherai near Kudavasal in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The place is located at a distance of 14 km south of Kumbakonam and 4 km north of Kudavasal.[1]
Presiding deity
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The presiding deity, Shiva, is also known as Gnanaparameswarar and Saraparameswarar. The goddess is known as Gnanambikai and Gnanavalli.[2] Nayanmars Appar and Campantar have sung in praise of the deity. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
Those worshipped
[edit]Markandeya, Kaveri, and Dowmya rishi are said to have worshipped the deity in this shrine.[1]
Festivals
[edit]Maha Sivaratri in Tamil month of Masi (February-March), Annabishegam in Aippasi (October-November) and Tiruvathirai in Margazhi (December-January) are celebrated in grand manner.[2]
References
[edit]Also see
[edit]- Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. 2008. p. 86. ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.