There are two images of Sundarar here depicting his state of mind prior to and after the incident. Temple: Several inscriptions are seen in this temple. It covers an area of an acre and is surrounded by high walls. The Maadeswarar - Mangalambika temple nearby is considered to be the original Tirumuruganpoondy temple. A large Nandi is visible from a distance substitutes the traditional gopuram in a mandapam in front of the shrine. Natarajar's tandavam is known as Bhrama Tandavam. The sun's rays illuminate the sanctum during the winter and summer solstices in this West-facing temple. Festivals: The annual Bhrammotsavam falls in the month of Maasi (Aquarius), and the chariot festival falls on the seventh day - Magham. Bhrama Tandavam is the feature of the 10th day of the festival. Other festivals observed here are Arudra Darisanam, Kartikai Deepam, Vinayaka Chaturthi and Skanda Sashti. |