Nadutariappar Temple
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Name | |
Proper name | Nadutariappar Temple |
Geography | |
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Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Tiruvarur |
Locale | Kanrappur |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Nadutariappar (Shiva) |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
Nadutariappar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located near Tiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Appar and is classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
Legend
The temple is revered by the hymns of 7th century Tamil saint poet, Appar. The Lord here is said to have manifeted out of a peg to which the calf is tied which was worshipped as Linga by a pious female. Worshipped according to tradition of Hidimba[2]
Location
The temple is located 9 km north-east of Nattiyangudi and Tiruvarur.