Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi
About Apatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi
Located in Alangudi village within Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, this ancient temple venerates Shiva as Apatsahayesvarar (the rescuer in distress), represented by a lingam, with his consort Parvati depicted as Elavarkuzhali. The temple holds distinguished status as one of 276 Tevaram-praised sanctuaries and ranks as the 98th among 127 Paadal Petra Sthalams south of the Kaveri River. Its significance in the Navagraha circuit stems from the subsidiary shrine of Guru Bhagavan (Jupiter/Brihaspati), identified with Dakshinamurthy, Shiva's teaching aspect. The temple's most significant annual observance is Guru Peyarchi, occurring every 12-13 months when Jupiter transits zodiac signs, attracting crowds numbering in the lakhs. The Mashi Maham festival features the 1008-conch abhishekam ritual.
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