Sathangudi Valaguru Nathar / Easwari Temple
Sathangudi Valaguru Nathar and Easwari Temple is an ancient shrine of Sathangudi village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Valaguru Nathar and Goddess Parvati as Easwari.
About this Sacred Grove
Sathangudi Valaguru Nathar and Easwari Temple is an ancient shrine of Sathangudi village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, dedicated to Lord Shiva as Valaguru Nathar and Goddess Parvati as Easwari. Legend says a Siddha named Valaguru performed penance under a dense grove of Vilva trees near the village. Pleased by his austerity, Lord Shiva appeared as a self-manifested Lingam entwined by a Vilva root, with Goddess Easwari beside him.The villagers built a temple around the Lingam and preserved the surrounding Vilva and Neem grove as sacred. No leaf is plucked without prayer. It is believed the grove retains the Siddha's spiritual power. Devotees offer Vilva leaves and prayers for wisdom, health and family welfare, and it is said that Valaguru Nathar and Easwari bless Sathangudi with peace, rain and prosperity.
Location
Coordinates: 9.8435350, 77.9389830
Open in Google Maps ↗Plants / Species (7)
Almond
Terminalia catappa L.- Individual Count
- 1
Giant milkweed
Calotropis gigantea (L.) Dryand.- Individual Count
- 8
Indian cork tree
Millingtonia hortensis L.f.- Individual Count
- 4
Mesquite
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.- Individual Count
- 19
Neem
Azadirachta indica A. Juss.- Individual Count
- 27
Pongam oil tree
Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi- Individual Count
- 4
Sacred fig
Ficus religiosa L.- Individual Count
- 0