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Adhidheeswarar Temple
- Vaniyambadi,Tamil Nadu
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To keep the lamp burning eternally to Lord Virundinevar in this temple, famous Chola king Rajendra I, in 1390, had gifted a few sheep to this temple. This fact is inscribed on the northern wall of the temple.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- General benefits to Punarpoosam star
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.