Erumbeeswarar Temple, also known as Tiruverumbeeswarar Temple(Malaikovil மலைக்கோவில்), is located at Thiruverumbur, a suburb of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu. It is located about 15 km east of Tiruchirapalli, on the way to Thanjavur. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple enshrines Erumbeeswarar as the presiding deity along with his consort Saurabhya Kudalaambal. This Shivasthalam is built on a 60 ft high hill and can be accessed by a flight of steps. The temple has two prakarams and a mandapam at the foot of the hill. Historical evidences reveal that the temple came into existence during the 7th century. The temple has several inscriptions dating back to the Chola and Pandya period. The annual Brahmotsavam celebrated here is a major draw attended by thousands of devotees from far and near. Erumbeeswarar Temple has been declared as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India. Tiruchirapalli Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station.From Tiruchchirappali junction, there are lot of public transport buses. (or) get a local train to Thiruverumbur from the railway station.
Once there lived Tharukasuran, who with his powers conquered Boologam and Swarkalogam. Indiran and all Devargal suffered and sought the help of lord. They were asked to worship Lord Shiva in Thiruverumbur. In order to deceive from Tharukasuran, they all transformed into ants and reached the temple. Since the Shiva linga's surface is slippery they find difficult to climb and worship. So Shiva lingam transformed into Ant Hill that enabled Indiran and Devargal to climb on lord Shiva to Worship. Hence the Name Erumbeeswarar ( "Easwaran" one of the names of Lord Shiva and "Erumbu" means Ant)
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