Suttharathnesvarar Temple, Urraththur
About Suttharathnesvarar Temple, Urraththur
This Shiva temple dedicated to Suttharathnesvarar holds significant spiritual importance as one of the sacred Vaippu Sthalams, a collection of shrines celebrated in Tamil devotional literature by the Nayanar saint Appar. The presiding deity Suttharathnesvarar is worshipped alongside his consort Akilandeswari. The temple is notable for a remarkable astronomical phenomenon: during the Tamil month of Masi (February-March), on the 12th, 13th, and 14th days, the rays of the sun fall directly upon the presiding deity, creating a sacred celestial alignment that draws devotees seeking spiritual blessings.
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