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Thiruthindishvarar Temple
- Thindivanam,Tamil Nadu
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Overview : Thiruthindishvarar temple is located at Thindivanam in Tamil Nadu, India. The place has been named as Tindirivanam from Tamil, Tindiri meaning Tamarind and Vanam meaning Jungle. The linga was found underneath the tamarind tree, and so the name Thiruthindishvarar. Worshipped by Sages Valmiki, Dwarapalakas, Vyasar (securities) of Lord Shiva, Thindi and Mundi, Gillali, Gilli. Thindeeswaram (Thindivanam) is named after Thindi who worshipped God Shiva in this place and Mundeeswaram is named after Mundi who worshipped God Shiva. Navakkarasar sang hymns on God Shiva in this place. A big temple with brick work at the top and stone work at the bottom of the temple.The vimanam was fitted by Sage Vyasar. Thevara Vaipu Sthalam with Swayambu linga called as Thiru Thiruthindishvarar with Maragadavalli amman.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
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.