History Of Sangameswarar Temple At Bhavani

Sangameshwarar Temple Information

Moolavar
Sri Sangamuganatheswarar /Sri Sangameswarar
Ambal
Sri Vedhanayaki / Sri Sangameswari
Theertham (Holy water)
Cauvery, Bhawani, Surya, Deva and Gayatri Theertham
Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree)
Ilanthai (Jujuba Tree)
Pathigam (Hymn) rendered by
Saint Thirugnanasambanthar
Pathway of the Temple

Overview

  • Sangameshwarar Temple is one of the 276 Devara Padal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 3rd Sthalam in Kongu Nadu.
  • Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).
  • The town, the Goddess of this temple and the nearby river all have the same name - Bhavani.
  • Bhavani is mentioned in the Hymns as Thiru Nana whereas it is now called Kooduthurai by the locals.
  • The temple was built at the confluence of rivers Cauvery, Bhavani and ‘Amutha Nathi’, an invisible underground water source. So the Lord Shiva here is called as Sri Sangameswarar (Sangamam meaning confluene).
  • The temple is situated at the foothill of Padma Giri and is surrounded by four hills - Naga Giri, Veda Giri, Mangala Giri and Sanga Giri.
  • The temple has a beautiful five-tiered main tower (Rajagopuram) with two corridors.
Sangameshwarar Temple near bhavani
Bhavani River
Sri Subramaniyar Temple

History of the Temple

Sangameshwarar temple is constructed on a 4-acre (16,000 m2) plot. The main RajaGopuram with 5 tiers is located on the north side of the temple. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva known as Sangameswarar along with his consort Pannaar Mozhiyaal or Vedanayagi. A shrine dedicated to Kartikeya is situated between the shrines of Siva and Parvati. There is also separate shrine inside the temple for Lord Vishnu and his consort Soundaravalli Thaayar. The stala vriksham is an ilandai (Zizyphus mauritiana) tree. The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chitrai.

Rock status of this temple represents the beauty of stone carving and the culture of the people. When water or milk poured on the two identical stone statues in front of ambal sannidhi- Hindu goddess, one smiles at you, while the other sheds tears at you. The temple got a precious Ambal statue, a Hindu goddess donated by a district collector during British period for saving his life. Of all the seven holy Shiva centers of the Kongu Region, Bhavani is known as Thirunana in script. The holy waters of Sangameswarar temple is known as Cauvery theertham, Surya theertham and Gayatri theertham.
The Amirthalingeswarar in the temple is placed on a seat called Avudayar according to Saiva principles. It is a mobile one that can be removed and placed on the seat again. Men and women seeking boons for children take the Sivalinga, perform puja and walk around it for three times and place it back on the Avudayar. The Amirthalinga is in the southern entrance of the temple.

The Sangameshwarar Temple is a beautiful and serene place that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is renowned for its serene atmosphere and magnificent architecture, which makes it a special destination for tourists looking for both spiritual and artistic pleasure.

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Temple Address

Sangameshwarar Temple
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