Nardana Pureeswarar Temple

Nardana Pureeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Thalayalangadu in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

History

The Pandya king Nedunchezhiyan is believed to have defeated the Chera and Chola kings at this place.

Significance

Prayer to the deity at the Nardana Pureeswarar Temple is believed to cure leprosy patients. Praises of the temple have been sung by Thirunavukkarasar.

Shrines

There are shrines to Vinayaka, Viswanatha, Murugan and Bhairava within the temple complex.

References

"Nardana Pureeswarar Temple". Dinamalar.

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