Gangadeeswarar Temple located at Purasawalkam is a shrine of historical significance. The temple’s history dates back to the period of Rama’s forefather Bhagiratha, who first kept a Siva idol at this place and worshipped the deity. A temple was later built by Kulothunga Chola.
The temple is centuries old and speaking about its history, the priest says “Bhagiratha was a forefather to Lord Rama and it is said that due to a curse, Bhagiratha had to build 1,008 Siva temples around the country and when he was searching for a place for the 1,008th temple,
the God appeared before him and asked him to do so in a place which has a thick cover of Purasa trees
He chose this place and kept a Linga and started worshipping it using the Ganga water
Hence the Lord bears the name Gangadeeswarar.”
later built by Kulothunga Cholan.
a Linga present outside along with a Nandhi. The Linga bears the name Kurundamalleeswarar and it has been kept especially for the north Indian devotees who can worship the Lord themselves doing the abhishekam. around the outer prahara,a tall Viswarupa Darshan of Siva.
“One speciality here is that every day during 7 pm, a special show will be conducted for the devotees where a voice will tell about the history of the temple,” adds the priest.
The inner walls are also decorated with sculptures depicting scenes from Sivapuranam and Thiruvilayadal
The stahala vriksha of the temple is the Purasa Tree.
“Purasawalkam got its name from Purasu or Flame of the Forest. The area was once known as Purasavanam.
Steps must ge taken to give a proper frontage Sannidhi street& plant a couple of Purasai trees.
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