Thirupungur is a small village about 2 kms from Vaitheeswaran Koil. This place was once surrounded by Punga trees and hence the name Thirupungur.
The Shiva lingam is one of the 64 Swayambhu (Self manifested) lingams and is supposed to have come from an anthill. The Nandi here is also a Swayambhu. The presiding deity at this temple is Shivalokanathar and His consort is Soundaryanayaki. Vinayakar is supposed to have dug a tank here for nandanar on Lord Shiva’s orders and is known as Kulam Vettiya Vinayakar. Click Here to Read More....
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