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Anbil Aalanthurai Satyavageeswarar Temple

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Anbil, situated near Lalgudi town within the Tamil Nadu state of India, is a village with a close proximity of approximately 8 kilometers from Lalgudi. In this village, the locality known as Keezh Anbil holds a significant temple devoted to Lord Shiva, named Aalanthurai. This temple holds the distinguished position of being the 57th among the Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams, a collection of 276 highly important Lord Shiva temples, situated in the Chola region to the north of the Cauvery River. Highlights: The temple is venerated by Appar and Sambandhar in their Devaram verses. God  -  Satyavageeswarar, also known as Brahmapureeswarar or Aalanthuraiyar. Goddess  -  Soundara Nayaki Teerth  (Holy water) -  Chandra Teerth Sthala Vruksha  (Holy tree) -  Banyan Considered as one of the Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams. Shiva Linga has square Aavudai (base). Ganesha with an inclined ear, as if listening intently. Legend: According to legend, Lord Brahma worshipped the Sh