Tirunellikka Nellivananathar Temple
About the temple
Tirunellikka Nellivananathar Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine in Tamil Nadu where the deity manifests as Nellivananathar, associated with the sacred gooseberry tree. The temple is notable for a unique solar phenomenon where sunlight falls directly on the presiding deity during evening prayers in February-March. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.
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