Nardana Pureeswarar Temple
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| Nardana Pureeswarar Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvarur |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Thalayalangadu |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Nardana Pureeswarar Temple (நர்த்தனபுரீஸ்வரர் கோயில்)[1] is a Hindu temple located at Thalayalangadu in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
History[edit]
The Pandya king Nedunchezhiyan is believed to have defeated the Chera and Chola kings at this place.
Significance[edit]
Prayer to the deity at the Nardana Pureeswarar Temple is believed to cure leprosy patients. Praises of the temple have been sung by Thirunavukkarasar.
Shrines[edit]
There are shrines to Vinayaka, Viswanatha, Murugan and Bhairava within the temple complex.
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