Kottur shrine

Kottur shrine is regarded as the 111st in the series of Tevara Stalams south of the river Kaveri.

Kottur shrine is regarded as the 111st in the series of Tevara Stalams south of the river Kaveri.The gods worshipped here. The divine elephant Airaavatam is associated with this temple and hence the name Airaavateeswaram.

Temple: Shiva faces West and ambal shrine faces East in the Upadesa Sannidhi formation. There are nine theerthams including the river Mullaiyaru. An image of Ardhanareeswarar is seen on the Shivalingam when it is bathed with milk, during festival days such as Maasi Magam.

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