Sri Manikeswarar Temple
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Sri Manikeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Lingapayanpettai, near Ponneri, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is known as Manikeswarar, with his wife Maragathavalli worshipped as the associated goddess. [citation needed]
History
The date of the temple's construction and its historical patronage have not been established through reliable published sources. [1]
Religious traditions
According to local traditions, Vishnu (Perumal) worshipped Shiva at this temple, and Sukracharya visited the shrine seeking relief from a curse. [citation needed]
Thiruvathirai and solar worship
The presiding deity is associated in local tradition with the Thiruvathirai nakshatra. The sunlight falls upon the deity around noon, symbolising worship by Surya. [citation needed]
Location
The temple is located in Lingapayanpettai village in Ponneri taluk of Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu. The village of Lingapayanpettai is listed under Ponneri taluk in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.[2]
References
- ↑ "Sri Manikeswarar Temple History – YouTube video (verify title)". YouTube (in தமிழ்).
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, 11 December 2024, Part VI, Section 1". Government of Tamil Nadu. 11 December 2024.
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