Nadutariappar Temple

Nadutariappar Temple
Nadutariappar Temple Location in Tamil Nadu
Coordinates:	10°42′17″N 79°41′48″E / 10.70472°N 79.69667°E / 10.70472; 79.69667Coordinates: 10°42′17″N 79°41′48″E / 10.70472°N 79.69667°E / 10.70472; 79.69667
Name
Proper name:	Nadutariappar Temple
Location
Country:	India
State:	Tamil Nadu
District:	Tiruvarur
Location:	Kanrappur
Architecture and culture
Primary deity:	Nadutariappar (Shiva)
Architectural styles:	Dravidian architecture

Nadutariappar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located near Tiruvarur, Tamilnadu, India.^[1] The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Appar and is classifed as Paadal Petra Sthalam.

Legend

The temple is reverred by the hymns of 7th century Tamil saint poet, Appar. The Lord here is said to have manifeted out of a peg to which the calf is tied which was worshipped as Linga by a pious female. Worshipped according to tradition of Hidimba^[2]

Location

The temple is located 9 km north-east of Nattiyangudi and Tiruvarur.

References

1. ^ Census of India, 1961, Volume 7; Volume 9
2. ^ Concise classified dictionary of Hinduism .P.22.Kodayanallur Vanamamalai Soundara Rajan.