Aratturai Nathar Temple

When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way. When Thirugnana Sambandar was visiting temples along the Cauvery river, he stayed at the Eraiyur temple as he was hungry. Sensing his hunger, Ambal (goddess) appeared in front of him and offered him food. And when he felt thirsty, Lord Shiva appeared in front of him and created a pond for him to drink water from. Since the Goddess gave him food, she is known as 'Anna Poorani' and since Lord Shiva gave him water and quenched his thirst, he is known as 'Thaakam Theertha Pureeswarar'. It is said that Lord Mahavishnu, Adisesha (The divine serpent), planets Saturn and Mars, Kings Janaka, Chera, Chozha and Pandya had worshipped the Lord at this temple. To the left of the sanctum, there is an entrance known as Magam Vasal. Women, on the first death anniversary of their husbands, enter the temple through this gate, worship the Lord and exit the same way.