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Puduthurai Shiva temple: Puduthurai is a small village located near Thirunagari on Seerkazhi-Sattanadhapuram route in Seerkazhi dt, TN.
Here lies a 11th century large Shiva temple in highly dilapidated state
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Puduthurai Shiva temple: Puduthurai is a small village located near Thirunagari on Seerkazhi-Sattanadhapuram route in Seerkazhi dt, TN.
Here lies a 11th century large Shiva temple in highly dilapidated state
@punarutthana @TheSaveTemples @ReclaimTemples
It is very heart wrenching to see most of the temple structure completely collapsed. This temple is a treasure of inscriptions which give huge details on contributions/grants given to this temple by several Chola kings like Utthama Chola, Raja Raja Chola and Vikrama Chola.
Incidentally, Raja Raja Chola is referred as Siva Padha Sekharan. Vikrama Chola is the earliest and he ruled over this region during 11-12 AD. Looking at the inscriptions, we understand Vikrama Chola had contributed land and gold. Possibly this temple must be even older.
As I visited many ancient temples across length and breadth of TN, one aspect that struck me is the unique names of Ambal/Amman. These names are unique, beautiful and aptly describes the beauty, grace and greatness of the Supreme Mother. Thought of sharing with you all.
The list is endless. With HER grace, I will try to share as many as possible particularly the lesser known ones. Please give your comments.
1. Sathgunambal/Nallanayaki - Thiruvetkalam Paasupatheeswarar temple
2. Kanakambigai - Sivapuri Uchinadhar temple
1. Sathgunambal/Nallanayaki - Thiruvetkalam Paasupatheeswarar temple
2. Kanakambigai - Sivapuri Uchinadhar temple
3. Vedanayaki - Thirukazhippalai Paalvannanadhar temple
4. Shweta Vibhuti/Thiruvenneetru Umai Ammai - Achalpuram Sivaloka Thyagesar temple
5. Vadivambigai - Magendrapalli Thirumeni Azhagar temple
4. Shweta Vibhuti/Thiruvenneetru Umai Ammai - Achalpuram Sivaloka Thyagesar temple
5. Vadivambigai - Magendrapalli Thirumeni Azhagar temple
