Shiva Temples of Tamilnadu
Paadal Petra Sivasthalangal
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.
Kunthalanathar Temple, Tirukkurukukka
| Location of the temple | Tirukkurukukka |
| Lord Shiva known as | Kunthalanathar |
| Female deity known as | Kunthalambikai |
| Pathigam | Thirunavukarasar |
| How to reach | This temple is located near Tirukaruppariyalur, another Paadal Petra Sthalam. Proceed from Vaitheeswarankoil towards Tiruppanandal and reach a place called Elanthoppu. From Elanthoppu, take the branch road to Tirukkurukukka and travel about 3 Kms. to reach the temple. |
| Temple address | Arulmighu Kunthalanathar Temple Tirukkurakkaval Elanthoppu Post Mayiladuthurai Taluk Nagapattinam District PIN 609201 |
The Shivasthalam and the temple here is closely associated with another temple at Tirukaruppariyalur. Hanuman once tried to uproot the Sivalingam installed by Sri Ramar so that the Sivalingam brought by him could be installed and worshipped. For doing this offense of trying to uproot a Sivalingam, Hanuman prayed and worshipped God Shiva at Tirukaruppariyalur. Shiva, pleased with his worship, blessed him at Tirukaruppariyalur Sthalam. Hanuman thereafter built a temple for Shiva at Tirukkurukukka at this Sthalam.
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