Natadreeswarar Temple, Hindu temple in Kodumudi, India
Natadreeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, set on a small rocky island in the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu, India. It is built across several levels, with stone carvings covering the towers and walls of the complex.
The temple was founded in the 10th century under the Chola dynasty as a place of worship for Shiva. Later rulers added sections and carvings over the centuries, but the original form of the complex has stayed largely intact.
On the first day of Chithirai, Tamil New Year's Day, thousands of devotees climb the hillock island to worship Shiva, the day Agasthiar's meditation was interrupted and Shiva's voice was heard. The temple is also called Kodumudi Nattatreeswarar Kovil, and the Athee tree inside is shown to visitors.
The temple is reachable from Erode by bus, with a short walk from the Nal Road stop to reach the site. It is a good idea to bring water and food, since there are few facilities close to the entrance.
The Athee tree inside the temple grounds is held by believers to be 3,000 years old, a claim the temple tradition attributes to faith rather than record. Devotees come in thousands on Tamil New Year's Day, the first day of Chithirai, to worship Shiva on the hillock.
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