Thiruviyalur-Yoganandeswarar Temple at Thiruvisanallur

Yoganandeswarar Temple at Thiruvisanallur is a very ancient temple.  The presiding deity of this temple, Yoganandeswarar is also known as Sivayoginathar. Eight Shiva yogis after severe penance on Lord Shiva, merged with the Lingam and hence the name Sivayoginathar.   This place was a vilva forest at one time and hence He is also called Vilvaranyeswarar. He is also known as Puradhaneswarar.  His consort here is known as Soundaryanayaki or Shantha Nayaki.  The sthala vriksham is Arasa maram and the Theertham Jatayu Theertham.

Arulmighu Yoganandheeswarar Temple
Tiruvisanallur Post
Via Veppattur
Kumbakonam Taluk
Thanjavur District
PIN 612105
Phone: 0435-200 0679, 

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