Pasupatheesvarar Temple, Nallavur
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Pasupatheesvarar Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Nallavur in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. The place was known as Nallarrur.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam, is known as Pasupatheesvarar. The Goddess is known as Soundara Nayaki.[2]
Specialities
Lord Shiva can be worshipped in this place and other places such as Arur, Perumpatrapuliyur, Peravur, Naraiyur, Nallur, Nallatrur, Setrur, Naraiyur, Uraiyur, Othur, Utrathur, Alappur, Omampuliyur, Otriyur, Thuraiyur, Thozhur and Thudaiyur. The devotees who worship the Shiva in these places will never get hardship in their life.[3] Sankada Saturti, Pradhosham, Navaratri, Tiruvathirai, Karthikai Somavara and other festivals are held in this temple.[1]