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Discover the Ancient Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple on the Vaigai River Bank
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News18•13-10-2026, 15:16
Discover the Ancient Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple on the Vaigai River Bank
- •The Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple is an ancient Shiva temple located on the southern bank of the Vaigai River in Madurai district.
- •The temple is also known by other historical names such as Bilvaranyam, Janakapuri, and Adi Chidambaram.
- •Bathing in the sacred Sivagangai Theertham tank is believed to cure various diseases according to temple history.
- •Devotees worship at this temple praying for the removal of obstacles to marriage, as Akhilandeeswari Amman is said to have married Moolanathaswamy here.
- •The temple is located about 22 kilometers from Madurai near Sholavandan and features rich architectural structures.
Key Questions Answered
The Sri Moolanathaswamy Temple possesses the three unique attributes of Moorthy, Thalam, and Theertham.
A king named Go Veerapandian built stone temples for Lord Shiva and Lord Perumal at the site in 946 CE.
The temple is also known by other names such as Bilvaranyam, Janakapuri, and Adi Chidambaram.
