Apr 4, 2023 · The temple is popular for the idols of 63 Nayanmars or Shaivaite saints established in the courtyard. The idols are made of bronze and the famous Aurbathimoovar Festival is the celebrated in honor of the 63 Nayanmars.

The Nayanar came to know that the king was not able to make erect the Siva Lingam in the temple of Tiruppanandal. He tied the rope which was attached to the Lingam round his own neck and pulled the Lingam to make it erect.

63 Nayanmar the description of the life and service of these ancient Shiva Devotees of Tamilnadu.

The saintly devotees of Shiva are known as Nayanmar (Nayanar). There are 63 of them. The activities of these devotees differ, but the one thing in common is their intense love for the Lord.

Oct 24, 2017 · Thirumaaligai Thevar, a staunch Shiva devotee and one of the 63 celebrated Nayanmars lived in this place. This east facing temple has 3 corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 5-tiers. The tower (Vimanam) above the sanctum sanctorium is of the “Dwaidala” style of architecture.

Mar 19, 2024 · Arupathumoovar Vizha, is the major attraction for nine days festival in which the idols of the 63 Shivandiyars – Shaivite saints would be taken around the streets of Mylapore in a colorful procession. The procession of 63 Saivaite saints was led by Mylapore’s village deity Sri Kolavizhi Amman.

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The Nayanars (or Nayanmars; Tamil: நாயன்மார், romanized: Nāyaṉmār, lit. 'hounds of Siva', and later 'teachers of Shiva') [1] were a group of 63 Tamil Hindu saints living during the 6th to 8th centuries CE who were devoted to the Hindu god Shiva.

Mar 10, 2013 · Idols of 63 Nayanmars are taken in a procession and the entire community takes part in this festival with gaiety and energy. Almost all roads leading to the temple become shopping lanes with a mind boggling range of vendors display their wares on the streets and no one's complaining.

Nov 18, 2016 · The 63 Nayanmars, or Arubathimoovar, were saints who were the force behind a wave of devotion in South India. Their idols have been installed in the Kapaleeswarar Temple in Tirumayilai in...