LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: Sri Abathsagayeswara Swamy Temple, is the Guru Bagavan sthalam is in Alangudi, It is located in Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu, Alangudi is 18 km away from Kumbakonam en route to Mannargudi.
The word 'Guru' is a general term and Dakshinamurthy, a form of Shiva in the Hindu tradition of 'Saivam' is worshipped as Guru. The Shiva Lingam here is a swayambhu (self-manifested). Dakshinamurthy in the praharam around Shiva’s shrine is worshipped as Guru Bhagavan here.
The presiding deity of the shrine is Lord Shiva bearing the name of Aabathsagayeswarar. Goddess Parvati here is worshipped as Umai Ammai or Elavarkuzali. Once when the Devas and the Asuras in a combined effort tried to churn the celestial ocean, 'Parkadal'. They used the celestial snake 'Vasuki' as the rope and the mount 'Mandara' as the rod to procure the celestial elixir. The snake emanated deadly poison which the Lord swallowed to safeguard the universe. Hence Lord Shiva is fondly hailed as 'Aaabathsagayeswara', meaning 'savior' for having consumed the poison (Aalakala Visham) and the place came to be known as 'Alangudi'.
It is believed that one who has acquired the blessings for fourteen generations could step into this temple for worship.
Sri Guru Bhagavan who is attired in yellow dress is offered with mullai flowers, yellow clothes, and Bengal gram for pooja.
Fame, wealth, siblings education are the beneficial aspects of Guru. Guru is the Lord of Dhanusu and Meena Rasi and he faces South direction. Going around about Sri Guru twenty-four times and litting twenty-four Ghee Deepams while worshiping is believed to solve all guru doshas and bring prosperity to one's life.
Sri Guru Bhagavan who is attired in yellow dress is offered with mullai flowers, yellow clothes, and Bengal gram for pooja.
Fame, wealth, siblings education are the beneficial aspects of Guru. Guru is the Lord of Dhanusu and Meena Rasi and he faces South direction. Going around about Sri Guru twenty-four times and litting twenty-four Ghee Deepams while worshiping is believed to solve all guru doshas and bring prosperity to one's life.
Devotees can also contact
The Executive officer,
Sri Apathsahayeswaraswamy temple,
Alangudi,
Valangaiman taluk,
Tiruvarur district
Pin 612 801
Phone number- Alangudi Sri Aabhatsakayeswarar Temple - 04374 269407