Suyambulingaswamy Uvari

Suyambulingaswamy Uvari is being developed as a large east-facing temple with a huge Rajagopuram coming up on the east side. The temple is situated on the seashore. The Shiva Lingam here is considered a Suyambu (self-occurring). A large Mahamandapam is in front of the sanctum sanctorum. There is a nice temple tank with fresh water right on the beach. There are three other freshwater springs on the seashore near the temple. The Sun’s rays fall on the Lord for all 30 days of the Tamil Margazhi month (December-January), unlike many other temples where it falls only for a few days. A temple car is stationed on the main road and entrance arches have been built. The lingam is said to bear the shapes of the sun and moon on it. A 5 headed Naagar idol is installed behind the Lingam as if protecting it with its hood. There are small shrines for Esakki Amman, Munnodi, and Sastha nearby. A few mandapams have been built on the beach. The location of Suyambulingaswamy Uvari is beautiful with the adjacent beach, temple tank, and trees around providing ample shade.