Koshtiappar Urkad

Koshtiappar Urkad is a large temple with 2 Prakarams. The outer Prakaram has the theertham pond in the north and the shrine for Chokkanadar and Meenakshi. The inner Prakaram is covered and has a large Maha Mantapam followed by Ardha Mantapam. The pillars inside are huge and have exquisite carvings of Yaalis, ornamental patterns, and sculptures. The Lingam is a large one. The Nataraja here has a Stag in his hands instead of the regular fire.  The Bhairava here has a Lion Mount and is one of the Ashta Bhairavas.  The Saneeswara idol here has a Lotus flower in his hand.  The temple theertham tank inside has a good inflow and even when the surrounding area dries up, water is available in this tank. There is another temple tank outside the walls in the west with a beautiful Mantapam in the middle. The temple has an entrance gateway in the east which is kept closed mostly. The entrance is through a smaller gateway in the south side outside which is the house of the priest.