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Coordinates: 11°06′57″N 79°42′26″E / 11.115856°N 79.707249°E / 11.115856; 79.707249
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Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMayiladuthurai
DeityKathra Sundareswarar
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationKanjanagaram
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple
Kathra Sundareswarar Temple, Kanjanagaram, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates11°06′57″N 79°42′26″E / 11.115856°N 79.707249°E / 11.115856; 79.707249
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation23.13 m (76 ft)

Kathra Sundareswarar Temple is a Shiva temple situated at Kanjanagaram in Mayiladuthurai district (previously Nagapattinam district) of Tamil Nadu state in India.[1][2][3][4] Shiva is the main deity and goddess is Thungabalasthanambigai in this temple. Kanjanagaram is the birth place of Manakanchara Nayanar.

Location

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This temple is located with the coordinates of (11°06′57″N 79°42′26″E / 11.115856°N 79.707249°E / 11.115856; 79.707249) in Mayiladuthurai district.

Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple
Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple
Kanjanagaram Kathra Sundareswarar Temple (Tamil Nadu)

Mythical importance

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Veda Vyasa and his son Shuka Brahmarishi are believed to have worshipped the goddess of this temple.[5]

Significance

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This temple place is believed in being the birth place of Lord Kartikeya.[6]

Maintenance

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This temple is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.[7]

Sub deities

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Durga, Chandikeswarar, Brahma, Metha Dakshinamurti, Nardhana Vinayaka , Selva Vinayaka, Subramania, Nandi and Navagraha are the sub deities in this temple.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Anuradha Sharda (6 December 2023). Nakshatras: The Blueprint to Your Personality and Destiny - Volume 1. StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-19445-46-2.
  2. ^ "Sri Kathra Sundareswarar temple". Templefolks. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Sri Kathra Sundareswarar temple - Kanjanagaram". Telugu Devotees. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Divinvite". www.divinvite.com. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Kathra Sundareswarar Temple : Kathra Sundareswarar Temple Details". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Kaartha Sundareshwarar Temple: Unique Swayambu Lingam". www.southtourism.in. Retrieved 24 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Arulmigu Kathrasundareswar Temple, Kanjanaharam - 609304, Mayiladuthurai District [TM020277].,KATHRASUDHARESWARER". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Kanjanagaram Gaathra Sundareshwarar Shiva Temple". ePuja. Retrieved 24 September 2024.