Each of the planets are believed to move from a star to another during a predefined period and thus sway over an individual's fortunes. The planets are believed to influence the horoscope computed based on time of one's birth and subsequently influence the course of life. The temple is one of the nine Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state - it houses the image of Guru (Jupiter). Sri Vilvavaneswarar Temple at Thirukoovilam Pudhur (Thirukalambur) – Vilva vanam Sri Aapathsahayeswarar Temple at Thiru Erumpoolai (Alangudi) – Poolai vanam Sri Paathaaleswarar Temple at Thiru Aradaipperumpazhi (Haridwara mangalam) – Vanni vanam Sri Satchi Nathar Temple at Avalivanallur – Paadhiri vanam Sri Mullaivananathar Temple at Tirukkarugavur – Mullai vanam Pancha Aranya Sthalams: Aranyam means forest and the following five temples at different forests Thanjavur / Kumbakonam / Thiruvarur region are revered as "Pancha Aranya Sthalams". There are sixteen waterbodies associated with the temple. The other names of the presiding deity are Aranyeswarar. Legend is that Siva consumed deadly poison, giving rise to the name Alangudi and deity being termed Apatsahayesvarar, indicating saviour during hard times. The temple is located in Alangudi, a village located 16 km (9.9 mi) from Kumbakonam and 56 km (35 mi) from Thanjavur on the Thanjavur - Thiruvarur road. The temple has a 5-tier raja gopuram surrounded by two prakarams (closed precincts of a temple). In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The original complex is believed to have been built by Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built during the Nayak during the 16th century. The Brahmotsavam festival celebrated during Chittirai (April–May) is the most prominent festival. to 8:30 p.m., and four yearly festivals on its calendar.
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The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 6:00 a.m. The temple has a number of shrines, with those of Apathsaheswarar and his consort Elavarkuzhali being the most prominent. The temple complex covers two acres and it houses a five tier gateway tower known as gopurams, one facing the Apathsaheswarar shrine and other towards North. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Elavarkuzhali. Shiva is worshipped as Apathsahyesvarar, and is represented by the lingam.
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10☂2′N 78★8′E / 10.367°N 78.967☎ / 10.367 78.967 Coordinates: 10☂2′N 78★8′E / 10.367°N 78.967☎ / 10.367 78.967Īpatsahayesvarar Temple, Alangudi or Guru Sthalam or Tiru Irum Poolai is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in the village of Alangudi in the Valangaiman taluk of Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.