Aruna Jadeswarar Temple
Aruna Jadeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the town of Thiruppanandal in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is maintained by the Dharmapuram Adheenam.[1]
Location
Aruna Jadeswarar Temple is situated in the town of Thiruppanandal, headquarters of the Thiruppanandal block of the Thiruvidaimarudur taluk. The Thiruppanandal Adheenam is based here. The temple lies on the banks of the Kollidam River.
Deity
The presiding deity is Shiva in the form of Aruna Jadeswarar. His consort is Periya Nayaki. There are shrines to Ambika, Durga and Naga Kanni.
Structure
The Rajagopura of the temple faces west. The temple has a total of three prakaras. The temple complex encloses the Kasi matha founded by Saivite saint Kumaragurupara Desikar.
Significance
Hymns in praise of the temple have been sung by Sambandar, Thirunavukkarasar, Nambiyandar Nambi and Arunagirinathar.