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Sri Kaya Nirmaleswarar temple

Moolavar	:	Kaya Nirmaleswarar
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Akhilandeswari
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	-
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	500-1000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Attur
District	:	Salem
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

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	Festival:

	Besides fortnightly Pradosha and Somawar (Monday) pujas, the temple celebrates Maha Shivarathri in February-March in a grand way.

	Temple's Speciality:

	It is a wonder to see the Aarati Deeparadhana reflecting on the Shiva Linga as if in a mirror. As Lord granted darshan to Sage Vasishta in the form of a jyoti, the place is revered as Agni Sthala.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Kaya Nimaleswarar Temple, Attur, Salem district.

	Phone:

	+91

	General Information:

	Lord Vinayaka offers darshan to the devotees in many forms in the prakara in many names. Besides their darshan in the sanctum sanctorum, Lord and Mother grace as Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi as in Their Kailash abode. Lord Muruga appears in two forms as Bala Muruga and Muruga with His consorts Valli and Deivanai. Lord Bhairava graces as Chaturbhuja (4 hands) Bhairava, Ashtabhuja Bhairava (8 hands) and Swarna Akarshana Bhairava, thus all Gods appear in different forms in the same temple. There are also shrines for Mothers Mahalakshmi, Durga and Maha Saraswathi, Lord Dakshinamurthi, Ligodhbava, Lord Brahmma, Aiyappan, planets Sun and Sani Bhagwan, Nagas and Naga Kannikas. Sri Anjaneya from His shrine appears as if blessing the devotees.

	Prayers

	People pray to Lord and Mother for wedding and child boon.

	Thanks giving:

	Realizing their wishes, devotees offer vastras to Lord and Mother and light ghee lamps in the shrines.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The five tier Raja Gopuram with its glorious Shiva Mudra stands majestically drawing the devotees. Reaching the sanctum sanctorum after Nandhi Darshan, despite the dim light inside, Lord appears clear and bright to the eyes of the devotees especially during the Aarati puja as if reflecting in a mirror. It is rather the light in the heart of true devotees reflecting on the Lord, or it means that the dark heart becomes bright by the grace of Lord. Mother Akhilandeswari is all merciful gracing the devotees with Her four hands. Devotees throng the shrine seeking wedding and child boons. As Lord granted darshan to sage Vasishta in the form of a jyoti, the place is revered as Agni Sthala. Darshan representing the other elements of universe, Appu, Vayu, Akasha and earth are in the surrounding places.

	Temple History:

	Sage Vasishta, Kula Guru of Lord Rama was here for while intending penance and pujas to Lord Shiva. He had to face obstacles. Maharshi Narada advised the sage to perform his penance and pujas with water and flowers. The sage created a river named after him – Vasishta Nadhi. He then began to find a suitable spot for the pujas. His legs stuck at a place and he found something above the ground in the form of a Shiva Linga just coming out. When he was preparing the pujas, he found the object slightly damaged caused by the hit of his leg. He was annoyed. A voice told the sage that he could continue the pujas and a miracle will happen when he showed the Aarati. It happened. When the sage showed the Aarati, it reflected on the Shivalinga. That miracle light drove the illusions of those who disturbed his penance. The sage begged Lord to stay there itself and drive the illusion darkness in people’s mind. Lord obliged. Kayam means body, here the body of Lord. Nirmalam means clarity. Thus Lord Shiva assumed the name Kaya Nirmala Easwarar. The temple began to grow with the pious services of kings, chieftains and devotees. It is standing majestically in size and fame today.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: The light of the Aarati reflects on the Lord as if in a mirror.

Location :
Lord Kaya Nirmala Easwarar temple is behind the Attur bus stand near the fort.

Near By Railway Station :
Salem

Near By Airport :
Coimbatore.

Accomodation :
Salem:

Ganesh Mahal:+91-427-233 2820 to 823
National Hotel: +91-427-235 3900; 235 3800
Windsor Tastle: +91-427-241 5060
Hotel Raj Castle: +91-427-233 3532; 233 1108
Veda Lodge: +91-427-226 0675; 226 0482

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