Thagamthirtthapurisvarar Temple, Eraiyur Explained

Thagamthirtthapurisvarar Temple is a Siva temple in Eraiyur in Cuddalore district in Tamil Nadu (India).^{[1] [2]}

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar.^[2]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Thagamthirtthapurisvarar. The Goddess is known as Annapurani.^{[1] [2]}

Speciality

This place was called as Maranpadi. Now it is known as Eraiyur or Iraiyur. The presiding deity and Sambandar are found in separate shrines.^[2]

Notes and References

1. பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
2. https://shaivam.org/hindu-hub/temples/place/453/maranpaadi-dhaagamtheerthapureeswarar-temple மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, மாறன்பாடி (இறையூர் / எறையூர்) Maranpadi (Iraiyur / Eraiyur), 2-39-3