Goddess - Periya Nayagi
Holy Water - Surya Pushkarani
Holy Tree - Vilvam
Festivals - Panguni Uthiram
This Shivastalam is a grand temple in the temple town of Kumbhakonam and is known for its grand shrine to Nataraja - Aadalvallaar and for its beautiful sculptural work, vimanams and mandapams. Kudandai Keezhkottam is considered to be the 27th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri.
Offering worship at Kudandai Keezhkottam in the morning, at Tirunageswaram at noon and at Tiruppampuram in the evening on a given day is considered to be of special significance.
Legends: Surya is said to have worshipped here to regain his lost splendour. The temple tank is also known as Surya Theertham. . Also known as Vilvavanam, it is believed that a vilva leaf from the pot carrying the celestial nectar had drifted away and landed here. Aadi Seshan is said to have worshipped here and Shiva is said to have blessed him with the might to bear the weight of the earth, here.
Offering worship at Kudandai Keezhkottam in the morning, at Tirunageswaram at noon and at Tiruppampuram in the evening on a given day is considered to be of special significance.
Legends: Surya is said to have worshipped here to regain his lost splendour. The temple tank is also known as Surya Theertham. . Also known as Vilvavanam, it is believed that a vilva leaf from the pot carrying the celestial nectar had drifted away and landed here. Aadi Seshan is said to have worshipped here and Shiva is said to have blessed him with the might to bear the weight of the earth, here.
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