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Sri Nei Nandeeswarar temple
- Vendanpatti,Tamil Nadu
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The Sri Nei Nandeeswarar Temple is located in Vendanpatti and is dedicated to God Nei Nandeeswarar. Nandhi worship is paramount here. Parambumalai, which is close to this temple was once ruled by Pari Vallal, a legendary king known for charity. There is also a Shiva temple here. The deities of the Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple are here as well. Believed to be constructed by the Pandya kings, it could be that. The Pandyas who visited this place would have worshipped Sri Meenakshi - Sundareswara on a Pradosha day while on their journey and would have built the temple. There is no historical record of this temple - Historians think that the Cholas might have had a role in building this temple. The story goes that two Nandhis were brought from Kodumbalur of which, the larger of the two was taken to Thanjavur and the small one, installed here.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For matrimonial purposes for young women
- For freedom from poverty
- For a prosperous life
- For their ambitions in life to be realized
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
7 a.m. to 11 a.m.4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.