Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple
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| Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Deity | Kathra Sundareswarar |
| Festivals | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Kanjanagaram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
  Kathra Sundareswarar Temple, Kanjanagaram, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°06′57″N 79°42′26″E / 11.115856°N 79.707249°ECoordinates: 11°06′57″N 79°42′26″E / 11.115856°N 79.707249°E ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 23.13 m (76 ft) |
Kathra Sundareswarar Temple is a Shiva temple situated at Kanjanagaram in Mayiladuthurai district (previously Nagapattinam district) of Tamil Nadu state in India.[1][2][3][4] Shiva is the main deity and goddess is Thungabalasthanambigai in this temple. Kanjanagaram is the birth place of Manakanchara Nayanar.
Location[edit]
This temple is located with the coordinates of (11°06′57″N 79°42′26″E / 11.115856°N 79.707249°E
) in Mayiladuthurai district.
Mythical importance[edit]
Veda Vyasa and his son Shuka Brahmarishi are believed to have worshipped the goddess of this temple.[5]
Significance[edit]
This temple place is believed in being the birth place of Lord Kartikeya.[6]
Maintenance[edit]
This temple is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[7]
Sub deities[edit]
Durga, Chandikeswarar, Brahma, Metha Dakshinamurti, Nardhana Vinayaka , Selva Vinayaka, Subramania, Nandi and Navagraha are the sub deities in this temple.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ Anuradha Sharda (2023-12-06). Nakshatras: The Blueprint to Your Personality and Destiny - Volume 1. StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-19445-46-2. Search this book on
- ↑ "Sri Kathra Sundareswarar temple". Templefolks. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ "Sri Kathra Sundareswarar temple - Kanjanagaram". Telugu Devotees. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ "Divinvite". www.divinvite.com. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ "Kathra Sundareswarar Temple : Kathra Sundareswarar Temple Details". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ↑ "Kaartha Sundareshwarar Temple: Unique Swayambu Lingam". www.southtourism.in. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
- ↑ "Arulmigu Kathrasundareswar Temple, Kanjanaharam - 609304, Mayiladuthurai District [TM020277].,KATHRASUDHARESWARER". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
- ↑ "Kanjanagaram Gaathra Sundareshwarar Shiva Temple". ePuja. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
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