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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.
Neelakandeswarar Temple, Tirumannippadikkarai
| Location of the temple | Tirumannippadikkarai (now known as Eluppaippattu) |
| Lord Shiva known as | Neelakandeswarar, Padikkarai Nayagar, Paramesar |
| Female deity known as | Mangalanayagi, Amuthavalli |
| Pathigam | Sundarar |
| How to reach | This temple is 16 Kms on the west direction from Vaitheeswarankovil by road. It is situated near Manalmedu at Eluppaipattu. Bus facilities are available from Mayiladuthurai and Vaitheeswaran Kovil. |
| Temple address | Arulmighu Neelakandeswarar Temple Eluppaippattu Manalmedu Post Mayiladuthurai Taluk Nagapattinam District PIN 609202 |
According to legend, it is believed that the Pancha Paandavas of Mahabharatham installed 5 Sivalingams at this Sthalam and worshipped God Shiva afer they escaped from the poison pond (Natchupoigai). As such, Lord Shiva is seen here in 5 forms as 1. Padikkarai Nayagar, 2. Neelakandesar, 3. Muktheesar, 4. Paramesar and 5. Magadeesar. Lord Brahma is also believed to have worshipped Shiva here.
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