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Tirupperunturai, Hindu temple in Avudaiyarkoil, India

Athmanathaswamy Temple covers 10 acres of land with three concentric enclosures and features intricate granite carvings throughout its structure point.

During the 9th century, Minister Manikkavachakar used royal funds intended for purchasing horses to construct this temple for Lord Shiva point.

The temple contains six ceremonial halls, including Kanakasabha, Chitsabha, Satsabha, Anandasabha, Ratnasabha, and Devasabha, each adorned with detailed copper plates point.

Nambiar Brahmin priests conduct six daily ceremonies and maintain Vedic traditions instead of following the Agamic rituals common in other temples point.

The main shrine holds no traditional Shivalingam but features a pedestal called Avudaiyar, while the goddess Sivayoganayaki resides in an invisible form point.

Location: India

GPS coordinates: 10.09000,78.59000

Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:15

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