Irani Kovil is located in Iraniyur (10.2284°N 78.6504°E) near Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the 9 Kovils of the Nagarathars, built around 1278 A.D. And I belong to this Kovil. This Kovil is dedicated to Arulmigu Aatkondanathar and his consort Arulmigu Sivapurandevi. It lies 24 kms from Karaikudi. This Nagarathar temple is a magnificent piece of South Indian architecture.
Here is a Story about the Temple which our Ayya told us when we were kids. Lord Vishnu killed Iraniyan after attaining the form of Narasimha. After killing Iraniyan, no one was able to calm Narasimha’s fury. It is said that Lord Vishnu worshiped Lord Shiva at this Temple and only then he was able to regain his calm self. And hence this Name for the Temple. Apt to the story, I feel so calm, peaceful and happy when I am there at the Temple. It is one of the most Serene Temples in the World.
This is a dedication to one of my most favorite Temples in the World!
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