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155. Tiruttevur

திருத் தேவூர் 

Location: Tiruttevur near Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam
(Chola Naadu-South of Kaveri)
Shiva: Deva Gurunathar, Devapureeswarar
Ambal: Pann Nilaviya Mozhiyumai, Madhura Bhashini
Vriksham: Vazhaimaram
Theertham: Deva Theertham
Patikam : Sambandar
Travel Base: Thanjavur
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Description: This Shivastalam is located in the vicinity of Keevalur near Sikkal, Nagappattinam and Tiruvarur, and is a Maadakkoyil, as in Sikkal. Tiruttevur is considered to be the 85th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. 

Legend has it that Bhihaspati the Guru of the Devas worshipped here, hence Devagurunathar and Devur. Gowtama Muni, Indra, Kubera and Surya have worshipped here. This temple occupies an area of over an acre.

Festivals: Five worship services are offered each day. The annual festival is celebrated in the month of Vaikasi

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