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160. Andarkoil Swarnapureewarar Temple
Paadal Petra Sthalams
Worshipping at this temple is said to help get rid of financial problems as well as women's health concerns. It is said that Siva and Parvati chose this spot as a retreat on Bhulokam, due to its prosperity. The river Ganga also came down here, making the place fertile
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Andarkoil Swarnapureewarar Temple  is a Hindu temple located in the village of Andankoil in Valangaiman taluk of Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu, India.

 

 

According to Hindu legend, when Kandadevar, a minister of king Muchkunda was travelling through the place, he felt tired and slept. However, since he did not wish to have dinner without having a darshan of Shiva, he had to go hungry. Shiva appeared in his dream and pointed out he would appear to his devotee at a nearby location. Kandadevar found a shivalinga at the prescribed spot and built a temple there with stone and mortar collected from passers-by.

When Muchkunda learned of this, he charged Kandadevar with extorting his subjects and beheaded him. However, later Muchkunda realised his folly and tried to kill himself. At that instant, Shiva appeared before him and restored the minister to life.

It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. The Saivite saint Thirunavukkarasar sang praises of the temple in his Thevaram.


 

 

Timings

 

8am - 8pm

Contact

 

Address: VCG8+V87, Andankoil Road, Andankoil, Tamil Nadu 612804

Phone: 097519 23723

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