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Sarguneswarar Temple

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Sarguneswarar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruvarur
DeityLord Shiva
Location
LocationKaruveli in the Tiruvarur district
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Rajagopura

Sarvaguneswarar Temple (சற்குணேஸ்வரர் கோயில்) [1] is a Hindu temple in the village of Karuveli in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is 500–1000 years old and dedicated to Shiva.

Significance

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It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. Praises of the temple have been sung by the Saivite saint Thirunavukkarasar. According to Hindu belief, those who pray at the Sarvaguneswarar Temple will not be reborn and instead attain salvation.

Shrines

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The presiding deity is Sarvaguneswarar, a form of Shiva who is all complete and perfect with all the good qualities. There is a shrine for the consort Sarvanga-Nayaki. The idol of Sarvanga Nayaki is 5.5 feet tall. There are also shrines for Ganesha, Murugan, Ardhanarisvara, Brahma, Durga, Bhairava, Chandikeshvara and Dakshinamurtty.

References

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  • "Sarguneswarar Temple". Dinamalar.
  • "Sarvanga Sundari sametha Sarguneswarar Temple". Culture & Heritage Trust of Karuveli.

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