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Karuppariyalur Kutram Poruttha Naathar Temple

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Karuppariyalur (Thalaignayiru), Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu · 11.2108°, 79.6556°

Kutram Poruttha Naathar (Shiva who forgives faults), with Kolvalai NaayakiUndetermined—Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sacred since

1000 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

dating unrecorded

Undetermined

History & significance

A Paadal Petra Sthalam whose lord bears the name 'he who bears with transgressions' (Aparadhakshameswarar). The shrine was hymned by Tirugnanasambandar and Sundarar in the Tevaram.

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Sources

Wikipedia

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined