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One of many major options of the temple is the Linga of Sri Manneeswarar., which is a Suyambu, or self-manifested kind. There’s additionally a uncommon Nandhikeshwara idol going through outward from the temple. A couple of inscriptions have been discovered inside, however lots of them have been painted over throughout earlier renovations. These will now be fastidiously cleaned and studied.
Preliminary works together with lime-wash portray, and laying lower granite flooring across the temple shall be taken up as a part of the renovation. The temple which stands on about 25 cents of land, has a number of shrines together with one for Lord Ganesha, Nandhi and the Navagraha. The partitions and roofs of those shrines shall be cleaned and the older layers of paint on the stone surfaces shall be eliminated. The vimanas over the sanctum sanctorum’s of Manneeswarar and Maragathambikai can be repainted. The roofs would additionally get a weathering course to forestall rainwater seepage.
The partitions of the 2 Maha mandapams which have a couple of lose stones, shall be dismantled and re-constructed in place. The temple tank shall be fitted with cut-stone steps in all 4 instructions.Because it has been over 50 years for the reason that final consecration ceremony, the Navagraha shrine can be shifted as per rituals and a brief construction shall be constructed for the idols forward of the ceremony, which is to be held on Monday.
A devotee, Karthik mentioned that the temple wants a Raja gopuram. “We solely have a half-built construction, which we don’t know as to when it was constructed. Contemplating that it was constructed by a Chola king, it will be good whether it is constructed as a 5 tier one, we’re additionally requesting the division to take steps to assemble a brand new shrine for Lord Muruga.”
Printed – July 13, 2025 12:38 am IST
