Thiruvarangulam (திருவரங்குளம்)
A big temple, which has been expanded down the ages, dedicated to
Hara-tirthesvara (ஹரதீர்த்தேஸ்வரர்) and Brahadambal (பிரஹதம்பாள்). The main
shrine dates back to 12th century. A Nataraja bronze of superlative quality
from this temple is now on display at the National Museum, New Delhi. This
temple of Hara-tirthesvara and is held in high veneration by devotees far
and near. There are a number of inscriptions here. There are a few
mythological stories associated with this temple.
Thiruvarangulam is about 15 kilometers from Pudukkottai, which is well
connected with Pudukkottai, Alangudi (ஆலங்குடி), Pattukkottai (பட்டுக்கோட்டை),
Peravurani (பேராவூரணி) and Karambakkudi (கறம்பக்குடி) by frequent bus
services. Taxi facilities is available from Pudukkottai, Pattukkottai and
Peravurani.
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