Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Sarabeswarar Temple, Poothurai, Villupuram

Sarabeswarar Temple, Poothurai, Villupuram

Sarabeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Poothurai Village in Vanur Taluk in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Poothurai was called as Bhudhathurai during ancient times.

Legends

This Linga here is worshipped by all the Bhoodha Ganas and therefore Shiva is called as Bhudhapureeswarar.

The Temple

The temple had been dilapidated completely, only the Linga was leftover. Now a small temple has been built for the Linga and the Linga has been named as Sarabeswarar. Presiding Deity is called as Maha Jayaveera Sarabeswarar / Bhudhapureeswarar. There is also a shrine for Prathiyangara Devi in the Temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Mettupalayam Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Jipmer Hospital Bus Stop, 10 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 10 Kms from Puducherry Airport, 35 Kms from Tindivanam, 38 Kms from Villupuram and 144 Kms from Chennai Airport. Take Tindivanam bound bus from Puducherry Bus Stand, get down at Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road Bus Stop and hire an auto to reach this Temple. Share Autos also available from Thiruchitrambalam Koot Road. Take Auto from Jipmer Bus Stop to reach this Temple.

Location

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