| Description:
This Shivastalam in Nadu Naadu is located on the chord line (railroad)
between Tiruchirappalli and Villuppuram. It
is one of the 7 'Turais' associated with Shiva. This
is the 1st of the 22 Tevara Stalams in the Nadu Naadu region of
Tamilnadu. Legends:
Adi Seshan is said to have worshipped Shiva here, hence the name Aravatturai, which became
Aratturai. The Saptarishis are said to have worshipped Shiva here and there are 7
Shivalingams here.
This temple has interesting sculptural work. Sambandar is said to have
been blessed with a palanquin lined with pearls, to relieve him of his physical strain as
he trekked to Aratturai. |
