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Somanathaswami Temple
- Needur,Tamil Nadu
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The Somanathaswami Temple is located in Needur and is dedicated to Somanathaswami. The Arulmigu Iraavatheeswarar Tirukoil is located in Kottaram and is dedicated to God Arulmigu Iraavatheeswarar. In this 2000 year old temple, the presiding deity is Iraavatheeswarar with goddesses. The presiding deity is Somanathaswami. The consort is Veyurutholi Ammai. The temple has shrines to Sivalokanathar, Kailasanathar, Ananda Thandavamurthy, Ganesha, Murugan and the Seven Virgins. According to Hindu mythology, on a visit to the earth, Indra, the king of the gods desired to do pooja for Shiva. However, he could not find a shivalinga for the purpose. He reached the banks of the Kaveri River where he collected wet mud to create a shivalinga for worship. The Somanathaswami Temple is believed to have been constructed at the spot where Indra made the shivalinga.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For matrimonial purposes
- For the welfare of children
- For cleansing sins
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Timings
Open during normal hours.