THE HISTORICAL GRANDEUR OF LORD SHIVA TEMPLES: UNPARALLELED SIGNIFICANCE OF SATTAINATHAR TEMPLE, SIRKAZHI
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Shaivism, Sirkali, Sattanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu, Thirugnana Sambandar, Religious Heritage.Abstract
The Sattanathar Temple in Sirkali stands as a significant site of Shaivism, reflecting the deep historical, cultural, and religious traditions of Tamil Nadu. This research explores the temple’s origins, architectural features, and its role in preserving
Shaivite philosophy and rituals. As an important center of worship, the temple has influenced local religious practices and contributed to the evolution of Tamil Shaiva traditions.
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John Anderson, The Evolution of Shaivism in Tamil Nadu (Chennai: University of Madras Press, 1982), 112. 2. N. Aravamudan, The Religious Landscape of South India: A Study of Shaivite Temples (Coimbatore: Tamil Nadu Press, 1991), 98. 3. David Burley, The Tamil Sangam and the Rise of Shaivism (New York: Oxford University Press, 2003), 74.
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