Kodeesvarar Temple, Kothangudi

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Kodeesvarar Temple also known as Kothangudi Arumpakkam Sivan Kovil, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at village Kothangudi in Sembnarkoil block, Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar.[2]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is represented by the lingam known as Kodeesvarar. The Goddess is known as Prannayaki.[1][2]

Specialities

As Shiva is known as Kuthan, who come atop nandhi, this place is also called as Kutthangudi. Earlier this place consisted of many trees. After seeing a Linga, a king set up a temple in this place. Kuthu means stands straight. There is a story stating that as straight this Linga came from Nāga world.[3]

Structure

Location

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