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The glory of Lord of the temple is sung by Saint Gnana Sambandar in his Thevaram hymns. This is the 8th Shiva temple on the southern bank of Cauvery praised in hymns by four saivite saints.

The temple is facing west with its two prakaras. The tank is before the temple. There is no tower at the front entrance. It is at the second entrance with aesthetic sculptures. Shrines of Lord Somaskanda and Chandrasekhara are in the southeast of inner corridor. Saptha Kannikas, Lord Dakshinamurthi and Aiyanar shrines are in the southern prakara with a shrine for Lord Valampuri Vinayaka in the Kanni Mooa corner. Shrine of Lord Muruga with His consorts Valli and Deivanai is in the west prakara. The Shrine of Lord Varadaraja Perumal with His Upa Nachiars is on the southern side and that of Sage Agasthya is in the north. The Agasthya Theertham is ever perennial.  Shrine for Mother Ambica is in the northeast corner of the outer prakara with a Wedding Hall Tiru Kalyana Mandapam.

Mother Parvathi graces in the temple formless in the sanctum sanctorum, hence there are two towers above. This is the only temple in this form next to Kasi Varanasi in India. It is noteworthy that procession deity Lord Somaskanda does not have His right thumb. It is said that an angry king cut it when he deposed as a witness in disguise to protect a devotee, according to puranas. The antiquity of the temple dates back to 1500 years. Four Saivite Saints and Saint Arunagirinathar had sung the glory of the Lord of the temples in their hymns.

It is noteworthy that Surya Puja is devotionally performed in the temple from Aadi 7 to 12 (July-August).

Devotees know that Lord Shiva is praised as Artha Nareeswara as He had parted His left part with Mother Parvathi. While Lord Shiva is seen occupying the central space in the sanctum sanctorum in temples, He is on a siding to the right leaving the left for Mother Ambica. Though the sanctum has only a Shiva Linga, it is the belief that Mother too is in  formless. Tiru Nedungalam in Tamil means a vast place in plains. Mother Parvathi performed penance here. Lord, in appreciation of Her worship came in disguise and took Her hands.

Moolavar : Tiru Nedungala Nathar, Nitya Sundareswarar

Amman / Thayar: Mangala Nayaki, Oppila Nayaki

Thala Virutcham: Kasthuri, Arali

Theertham:
Agasthya, Sundara Theerthams

Pathigam: Sambandar

Old year:
1000-2000 years old

Historical Name: Thiru Nedungalam

Travel by bus from Tiruchy to Toovakkudi (Tiruchirapalli to Thanjavur route) and then by another bus or auto from Toovakkudi to Nedungalam. Direct town bus service to Nedungalam is available from Tiruchy Chathiram bus stand. 11.5 km from Tiruverumbur. Tiruverumbur is 10 km from Trichy.

Nithya Sundarar Temple is one of the 275 sacred Shiva temples glorified by the Thevara hymns

Paraskathi meditated in this place and Shiva came in the form of a thief. Parvathi was frightened and hid herself in a garden of Thazhai plants at a place called Olimadhi cholai. Later Shiva took Parvathi to Kailash. Sage Agasthiar worshipped here.

There are two vimanams for the main deity here. This temple is of great antiquity and is included in the kshertavenba of the tamil saint, the Ayyadigal kadavarkon, who should be ascribed to the days before Appar and Sambandar. A rare Yoga Dakshinamoorthy is present here. Sun rays fall on the God throughout the tamil month of Adi. Varahi is worshipped especially by the devotees of coimbatore region with specific vows. Sambandhar, Sundarar and Navukkuarasar sang hymns on Shiva of this place. Arunagiri Nadhar sang Thirupugazh on Murugar.

Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthi. The rays of Sun fall on the presiding deity from Aadi 7th to 12th (July-August).

Monthly Pradoshas (thirteenth day of new moon or full moon days) are devotionally observed in the temple. Special pujas are dedicated to four Saivite Saints, Ganasambandar, Turunavukkarasar, Sundarar and Manicka Vasagar (praised as Naalvar Four) on their respective birth star days. On Aadi Fridays in (July-August) special pujas are performed.

Devotees pray for wedding and child boon and for excellence in education.

Devotees perform special abishek to Lord and Mother offering Vastras-clothing.

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Sri Thiru Nedungala Nathar, Nitya Sundareswarar Temple, Thiru Nedunkulam-620 015, Tiruchi district.Contact Number - +91 431252 0126.
Do:
  • Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
  • Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  • Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  • Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
  • Do maintain silence and recite Om Namahsivaya or your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
  • Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
  • Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  • Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:

  • Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
  • Do not smoke at Temple.
  • Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  • Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  • Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
  • Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  • Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  • Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  • Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  • Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
  • Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  • Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.