Raapatteeswarar, Manakkaal Ayyampettai

Saivite Temples, Thiruvarur District

God

Seshapureeswarar (Raapatteeswarar), facing west

Goddess

Andhapuranayaki, facing south

Other Deities

Kaali, Muruga with consorts, Sapthamaadhar, Chandikeswara

Raapatteeswarar, Manakkaal Ayyampettai is a very ancient temple. It is not maintained well and many parts are falling apart. Several inscriptions on stone are found all over. The Nandi here appears with head turned towards Dakshinamurthy as Lord Shiva’s image is on his head. A large entrance without a gopuram is on the western side.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

No information.

Mythology

No information.

Directions

Raapatteeswarar, Manakkaal Ayyampettai is on the outskirts of the village and can be reached directly from the Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur main road.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Thiruvarur.

Saivite Temples