Sri Juragareeswarar Temple




  • Juragareeswarar Temple Located near Ekambareeswarar Temple Sannathi Street.
  • This is an ASI maintained temple and is next to the Pandava Thootha Perumal temple to the south of Sannidhi street of Sri Ekambareswarar temple.
  • Shiva in linga is Suyambu form known as Juragareeswarar.
  • Demon Juragan was destroyed here. Devas worshipped in this place to cure them selves from disease due to heat and they were cured. Shiva here, is known to cure the devotees of their ailments such as fever, relieves them of the heat present in their body and helps to maintain the normal body temperature.
  • There are five windows in the sanctum sanctorum itself which is circular. It is a shining example of the architectural skill. The whole temple is built of stones and many holy figures are engraved on them. It is a magnificent temple that attracts count less number of devotees. 
  • The idol of Juvarahereswarar here is one of the 64 holy idols (form less form of Lord Shiva). 
  • There are two kinds of divine treasures in the temple. There is a statue of Lord Gubera (God of treasure) and Devendiran,Indhirani statues in this temple.



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