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| map_caption = Magudeswarar Temple, [[Kodumudi]], [[Erode district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
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| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| district = [[Erode district|Erode]]<br />
| locale = [[Kodumudi]]<br />
| elevation_m = 183<br />
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The '''Magudeswarar Temple''' in [[Kodumudi]] is a large [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to [[Shiva]] in [[Erode district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], India. <br />
This is the sixth temple in [[Kongu Nadu|Kongu]], the region praised in the [[Thevaram]] hymns.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/New_en.php?id=64 |title=Sri Magudeswarar temple - Dinamalar Temples |access-date=6 February 2020 |archive-date=11 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171111151901/http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/New_en.php?id=64 |url-status=dead }}</ref> it is situated on the banks of the river [[Kaveri]]. The sage [[Agastya]] is associated with this temple.<br />
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==Location==<br />
The temple is about 40 km from [[Erode]] and about 25 km from Karur in [[Erode district]]. It is best served from [[Erode Central Bus Terminus]] and [[Erode Junction railway station]]. Also, [[Kodumudi railway station]] located on the [[Erode–Tiruchirappalli line]] serves the pilgrims. The temple is located close to the railway station. The nearest airports are at Coimbatore and Trichy, both at a distance of about 110 km.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Sri Magudeswarar Temple at Kodumudi|url=https://www.dharisanam.com/temples/sri-magudeswarar-temple-at-thiruppandi-kodumudi-kodumudi|access-date=2020-07-11|website=Dharisanam|language=en|archive-date=11 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711065918/https://www.dharisanam.com/temples/sri-magudeswarar-temple-at-thiruppandi-kodumudi-kodumudi|url-status=dead}}</ref> The temple is located on the banks of the river Kaveri. The temple is counted as one of the temples built on the banks of [[River Kaveri]]. The rock in the middle of the river opposite to the temple is believed to be the place where a crow titled the cup of sage [[Agastya]].<ref name=Ka>{{cite book|title=River cauvery the most battl(r)ed|last=Ka. Vi.|first=Kannan|page=28|publisher=Notion Press|year=2019|isbn=9781684666041|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4CGFDwAAQBAJ&q=thiruvavaduthurai}}</ref><br />
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==Architecture==<br />
[[File:Kodumudi (7).jpg|250px|thumb|Legend of temple]]<br />
The east facing temple is 640 feet in length and 484 feet in breadth. The temple houses the shrines for Lord Shiva, Lord [[Vishnu]] and Lord [[Brahma]], hence the name Trimurthy Kovil. This vast temple has 3 entrances on the east side. To the north of the central gate lies the entrance for the shrine of the presiding deity Lord Shiva known as Kodumudi Nathar and Makuteswarar. To the south of the central gate lies the entrance for the shrine of female deity his consort mother Parvathy known as Panmozhi Nayaki and Soundarambika. Lord Vishnu is called as Veeranarayana Perumal . Kunchitapaada Natarajar has both his feet on the ground, in contrast to the raised left foot. The Stala Vriksham is Vanni tree and the Theertham is river Kaveri.<br />
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This is a large temple complex containing seven main shrines. <br />
*Magudeshwar<br />
*Sundaranayaki (amman kovil)<br />
*Veeranarayana perumal<br />
*Thirumangai Nachiyar Thayar<br />
*Vanni tree<br />
*Anjaneya swami<br />
*Shaneeswar<br />
*Sooryan & Chandran<br />
These are separate shrines made of stone.<br />
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==Legend==<br />
[[File:Kodumudi SivanKovil.JPG|thumb|[[Gopuram]] of temple]]<br />
The legend of this temple is connected to the sage [[Agastya]]. Once the sage noticed that the idol was disappearing. He caught the idol in his hand and his finger prints can be seen on the deity.<br />
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[[Pandiya]] kings have patronised the temple regularly and because of the connection of Pandiya kings, this shivasthalam is called as '''Tiruppandikodumudi'''. The temple has epigraphs from the rule of King Sundarapandiyan Kesari.<ref name=":0" /> This Shiva temple is on the west bank of [[Kaveri river]].<br />
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==Mythology==<br />
[[File:Kodumudi (12).jpg|250px|left|thumb|Legend of temple]]<br />
Legend has it that in a test of strength between [[Adiseshan]] and [[Vayu]], 5 gems are said to have gotten scattered from the head of Adisesha. A ruby stone landed at [[Tiruvannamalai]], an emerald at [[Eengoimalai]], a Blue sapphire at [[Potikai]], a manikkam at [[Vaatpoki]] and a diamond rested here in this temple.<br />
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The legend of [[Agasthyar]] travelling to the South to tilt the balance of the earth is associated with Paandikkodumudi. It is believed that the waters of his kamandalam flowed from here as the Kaveri river to alleviate the misery of the farmers downstream. The Vinayakar here is referred to as Kaviri Kanda [[Vinayakar]].<br />
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Endowments from the Pandyan rulers such as Malayathuvuja Pandian, Maravarman Sundarapandian and Pandiya Kesarivarman are some of the kings who have donated land, jewellery etc. to this temple.<br />
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==Poems on this temple==<br />
It is one of the shrines of the 275 [[Paadal Petra Sthalams]]. [[Sambandar]], [[Appar]], Sundarar have composed the Pathigams. Sundarar composed his Namachivaayappatikam here Several literary works praise the glory of this temple.<br />
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==Festivals==<br />
Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in the [[tamil month]] Chittirai, in addition to Aadipperukku where lighted lamps are set afloat in the river. The sun's rays illuminate the sanctum of Shiva and Ambal for a period of 4 days in the [[tamil months]] of Panguni and Aavani. The other festivals are Aippasi Pournami, Thaippoosam & Arudra Darisanam .<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple1.jpg|Magudeswarar Rajagopura<br />
File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple2.jpg|Veeranarayanaperumal Rajagopura<br />
File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple3.jpg|Vavivudainayagi Rajagopura<br />
File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple4.jpg|Magudeswarar shrine front mandapa<br />
File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple5.jpg|Brahma shrine<br />
File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple6.jpg|Veeranarayanaperumal front mandapa<br />
File:Kodumudi magudeswarar temple7.jpg|Mahalakshmi shrine<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
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[[Category:Tourist attractions around Erode]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Erode district]]<br />
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