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141. Tiruchopuram

திருச்சோபுரம் 

Location: Thiagavalli near Cuddalore, Aalappakkam
(Nadu Naadu)
Shiva: Chopuranathar, Mangalapureeswarar
Ambal: Chopuranayaki, Satyayadakshi
Patikam : Sambandar
Travel Base:Chidambaram
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Description: . This temple was long buried under sand and was excavated just over a hundred years ago. There are some historical inscriptions in this temple. This is the 6th the 22 Tevara Stalams in the Nadu Naadu  region of Tamilnadu.

Legend has it that Shiva was worshipped by Agasthyar and a princess by name Tyagavalli, hence the shrine goes by the name Tyagavalli.

Festivals:  Worship services are carried out 4 times a day.Pankuni Uthiram, Kartikai Deepam and Masi Magam are some of the important festivals celebrated here.

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