Alanduraiappar Temple, Nallatthukkudi
About Alanduraiappar Temple, Nallatthukkudi
Located in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, this temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Alanduraiappar, represented by a lingam in the sanctum sanctorum. The presiding goddesses are Kuyiladu Nayaki and Kuyilanda Nayaki, who worshipped Shiva in the form of a koel bird. According to temple lore, the deity was originally worshipped by Surya, the sun god. The temple features a simple architectural design without a gopuram, containing shrines for Navagraha, Bhairava, Shani, and Dakshinamurthy in its courtyard. The sacred tirtha, Surya Pushkarani, is believed to cure chronic skin diseases and long-term ailments. The temple underwent Kumbhabhishekham consecration on 8 June 1970.
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