Thalayalankadu

Paadal Petra Sthalams, Thiruvarur District

God

Nadaneswarar (also Aadavallanadhar) facing east

Goddess

Umadevi (also Thirumadanthaiyammai), facing south

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga, Viswanathar, Bhairava, Naalvar

Thalayalankadu is a nicely located medium sized temple with an entrance arch and a large temple tank in front.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Sangu Theertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Banyan (Ficus relegiosa)

History

Thirunavukkarasar (7th Century CE) has rendered Thevaram Hymns here for the lord.

Mythology

The lord is believed to have danced upon the rabbits sent against him by the sages of Tharugavanam and broken their backs. Hence the name of the lord (Aadal, Nadanam refers to Dance).

Directions

Thalayalankadu is about 14 kilometers Northwest of Thiruvarur on the Kumbakonam road.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Thiruvarur which provides average food only.

Padal Petra Sthalams