Thiruarasili

Padal Petra Sthalam, Villupuram District

God

Arasilinadar, Arasaleeswarar, Ashwatheswarar, facing east

Goddess

Azhagiya Nayagi, Periya Nayagi, facing south

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Durga, Vaishnavi, Chandikeswara, Nalvar, Navagraha

Thiruarasili is an ancient temple and Thevaram hymns have been rendered to the lord here by Thirugnanasambandar. There is no Rajagopuram and the temple has been renovated recently.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Vamadeva Theertham, Arasadi Theertham

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

History

Thiruarasili is over 1300 years and Thevaram hymns have been rendered to the lord here by Thirugnanasambandar (7th Century CE).

Legend

Sage Vamadeva prayed and received the blessings of the Lord here at Thiruarasili. The lord is believed to have challenged the Chalukya King Sathyavaradhan in the form of a Deer. Thiruarasili has been praised in the Padmapuranam.

Directions

Thiruarasili is in the Tindivanam – Pondichery road on the left after Thailapuram in a village called Ozhindiyapattu. It is about 2 kilometeres off the main road.

Stay and Food

None locally

Padal Petra Sthalams