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திருக்குருகாவூர் வெள்ளடைநாதர் கோயில்
Thirukkurukavur, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu · 11.2437°, 79.7808°
A Paadal Petra Sthalam where Shiva is worshipped in the Somaskanda form, with attendant shrines of Ganesha, Durga and Murugan. Its glory was sung by the Saivite saints in the medieval Tevaram poems.
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.
The saint Sundarar is believed to have been cleansed of sin at Thirukkurukavur after his victory in debate over the Jains.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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