Alangudi :
Temple is situated in Alangudi village which is 14 Km from Mannargudi.This temple is held sacred to Guru - Jupiter and is known as a Gurustalam.
The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Aabathsagayeswara or Aranyeswara, a Swayambu Lingam, and the Goddess is Umai Ammai or Elavarkuzhali.
There is a separate sanctum for the special deity Sri Dakshinamurthi. Being a Guru Kshetra, Thursdays attract a large number of pilgrims and special pujas are performed.
There are about 15 Theerthas (water bodies) in the temple. Guru, the preceptor of the devas, is held in high esteem in the temple.
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