In July 2012, I had the good fortune to visit Nallur Kalyanasundareswarer Temple.
The temple is situated about 30 km from Thanjavur on the way to Kumbakonam, if one takes a short detour.
The temple is said to be about 2000 years old. The Lingam is a Suyambhu Lingam ( orignated on it's own from the ground without anyone carving it or planting it). The temple tank is considered to have powers equal to that of the Mahamaha tank in Kumbakonam.
the Swami is said to appear in five different colours every day, depending upon the time of the day. Hence, also called PANCHA VARNESWARAR. I quite could not see all of it.
Legend has it that Thirunavukarasar prayed here and the Lord offered his feet Darshan to him. hence the practice of Pada Darshanam ( much like Viashnavite temples, something y9ou dont see in Shiva temples) same into vogue.
Truly a lovely temple.
The temple is situated about 30 km from Thanjavur on the way to Kumbakonam, if one takes a short detour.
the Swami is said to appear in five different colours every day, depending upon the time of the day. Hence, also called PANCHA VARNESWARAR. I quite could not see all of it.
Legend has it that Thirunavukarasar prayed here and the Lord offered his feet Darshan to him. hence the practice of Pada Darshanam ( much like Viashnavite temples, something y9ou dont see in Shiva temples) same into vogue.
Truly a lovely temple.
