It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar.
Raja Raja Chola, the greatest Chola king is believed to have worshipped Shiva at this place and was blessed with Rajendra I. He named the place Rajendirapattinam after the incident.
During five days from 16 to 20 March, Sun's rays fall directly on the image of the presiding deity.
The temple is also known to be the birthplace of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanars Appar, Sambandar and Sundarar. Raja Raja Chola, the greatest Chola king is believed to have worshipped Shiva at this place and was blessed with Rajendra I. He named the place Rajendirapattinam after the incident. During five days from 16 to 20 March, Sun's rays fall directly on the image of the presiding deity. The temple is also known to be the birthplace of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, one of the 63 Nayanmars.
Thirukumaresar temple