Airavateswarar Temple, Maruthuvakudi
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Airavateswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Maruthuvakudi near Aduthurai in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India.[1]
Legend
Indra, the god-king of Heaven, and his white elephant Airavata were cursed by Sage Durvasa for throwing a garland given to them by the god Brahma. Indra lost his Kingdom and Airavata turned black. Indra worshipped the god Shiva here and was eventually released from the curse. It is also the place where Shiva slew the demon Marutthuvasura, from which the name of the village originated from.
Deities
The presiding deity is known as Airavateswarar. His consort is known as Abirami.
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.[1]
Architecture
The temple was constructed from bricks and stone. It is built with
Nearby landmark
The famous Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute is located beside the temple is one of the landmark.
References
Photogallery
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Goddess Abirami Amman
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Shiva
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Ganesha
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Murugan
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Temple premises