Arulmigu Athmanatha Swamy Temple, Avudaiyarkoil
Lord Athmanathar (formless Shiva)
Avudaiyarkoil, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu
Temple of formless Shiva built by the saint Manikkavasagar, famous for its astonishing stone carvings.
History
Built by Manikkavasagar, author of the Thiruvasagam, who was a minister of the Pandya king. The sanctum has no linga — only a pedestal (avudai) — and there is no Nandi or flag post. The halls are celebrated for very fine stone carvings, including stone chains and a delicately carved ceiling.
Festivals
- Aani Thirumanjanam
- Margazhi Thiruvathirai
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How to reach
- By air
- Tiruchirappalli Airport, about 95 km
- By train
- Aranthangi, about 15 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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