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Tamilnadu Location
Tamilnadu is located on the southern part of India. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east, and by Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states on the other three sides.
Aabhathsagayeswarar Temple, Tiruanniyur
| Location of the temple | Tiruanniyur (Now known as Ponnur) |
| Lord Shiva known as | Aabhathsagayeswarar |
| Female deity known as | Periya Nayagi |
| Pathigam | Thirunavukarasar - 1 Sambandar - 1 |
| How to reach | Located 5 Kms from Needur railway station. Bus facilities are also available from Mayiladuthurai. Another Paadal Petra Sthalam is at nearby Needur, from where you reach Tiruanniyur. |
Rain God Varunan is believed to have worshipped God Shiva at this Sthalam. During the Tamil month of Panguni (March 15th April 15th), sun's rays fall directly on the Shivalingam for 5 days from the 24th day to 28th day of the month.