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Threethams
Temple (Holy) Tree (Sthala Vrutsha):
Maruda Tree- (Termanaliaarjuna, W&A.; Combretaceae)
Sacred Tank (Theertham):
There are 32 Theerthams to the temple and the following are some of the important Theerthams. The Sacred well is in the form of a lion similar to Gangaikondacholapuram and Vrinchipuram.
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Theertham |
Location |
Holybath-Month-Day |
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Karunyaamirtha |
on the East side of the temple |
Chiththirai-to get prosperity |
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Bana |
on the North east of Banapuram-established by Rama |
Vaikasi- Fullmoonday-to nullify our sufferings |
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Parasara |
Pidari kulam |
Margazhi-to purify oneself |
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Soma |
to the East of Karunyaamirtha Theerta – established by Chandra |
Somavara (Monday)-to nullify the five great sins (Panchamapataka) |
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Rudra |
to the South of the Sanctum |
on all days-to cure acute chronic diseases |
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Kalyana |
in the river Cauvery |
Thai-poosam-the idols are bathed-to remove our sins |
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