Bhoominadar, Sevalur
God
Bhoominadar, facing east
Goddess
Aaranavalli, facing east
Other Deities
Moola Vinayakar, Arumuga with cosorts, Swarna Akarshana Bhairava, Surya. Sanctum Niches – Dakshinamurthy, Chandikeswara
Bhoominadar Sevalur is an east facing temple which has been recently renovated and beautifully maintained. The campus is a large one and the temple is in a single open Prakaram. The sanctum of the main deity has a Mahamandapam, Ardha Mandapam. A similar seperate but smaller structure is for the goddess on the north side of the main sanctum sanctorum. The Ganesha idol is a large one, about 5 feet tall. The Arumuga idol is also a large one, about 6 feet tall. Tha main deity has several faces (panels) to it.
Holy Water – Prithvi Theertham
Holy Tree – No Information
History
Bhoominadar Sevalur is an old temple that has been renovated in recent times. There are many inscriptions here, the details of which is not available to us as of now.
Legend
Bhoominadar Sevalur is believed to be a place where Bhoomadevi (goddess of earth) prayed to Lord Shiva to provide her the strength to bear the increasing weight of the Earth. She is believed to have worshiped the lord here at Bhoominadar Sevalur by applying different pastes like sandalwood, turmeric, oil, and herbs to the different faces of the lord. As the name indicates the lord here is worshiped by people who want to buy or settle land disputes.
Directions
Bhoominadar Sevalur is about 14 kilometers north east of Ponnamaravathi and about 25 kilometers southwest of Pudukottai.
Food and Stay
None locally. The places of food and stay would be Pudukottai.