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Marudanallur (Karukudi / Tirukkarukkudi), Tamil Nadu · 10.9240°, 79.4026°
Also known as Karukudi Nathar Temple, this shrine near Kumbakonam was sung by the saint Sambandar in the Tevaram; its main icon is a shivalinga of sand. Pilgrims traditionally seek relief here from skin ailments.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
A trader named Dhananjayan is said to have been cured of leprosy at this place.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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