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Thirunaraiyur, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu · 11.2967°, 79.5981°
One of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, sung by Tirugnanasambandar in the Tevaram; the temple is known for a swayambhu Ganesha worshipped as Polla Pillaiyar.
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.
Tradition holds that the deity revealed himself here to the boy Nambiyandar Nambi, sent by his father to make the ritual offerings.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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