Lord graces here as a swayambu Linga. The rays of Sun fall on the Lord on 18th Purattasi (September-October).
Shrine’s History
The region was once known as Tharukavanam. The sages of the place were too proud that they were supreme in all aspects. Their wives excelled them in pride thinking that they alone were chaste and most beautiful. Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu decided to teach them a lesson. Lord Shiva took the form a handsome beggar Bikshadana while Vishnu appeared with alluring beauty as Mohini. While the Rishis were enticed by the beauty of Mohini and followed Her, the Rishi Patnies (wives) followed the beggar shedding their chastity pride. Seeing their wives following a beggar, the Rishis understood that there was some magic and began to chase the Bikshadana and fought him with all the skills they had but failed and were defeated. They understood that the handsome beggar was none other than Lord Shiva, fell at His feet and begged His pardon. Lord Shiva became their Guru and appeared here as a swayambumurthy.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By RoadThis temple is around 15 km away from Tiruchi.By RailThe nearest railway station to this temple is Elamanur, Trichy.By AirThe nearest airport is the Trichy airport.
Shrine Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam in May-June and the First Aipasi Thula Snanam in October-November are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
