108 Divya Desams
Thiru
Semponsei Koil
(Thirunaangur)
The temple is located at Thirunaangur,
which is 5 miles from Sirgazhi.
The Moolavar is Perarulaalan seen
in standing posture facing east. The Utsavar is Hemarangar, Semponrangar.
Lord Rama to atone the sin of slaying Ravana, stayed for four days in a
golden cow on the advice of Thrdanethra rishi. He then gave it as
dhaanam to a brahmin, who used the gold to construct this temple and hence
the name semponseikoil (sempon-pure gold).
Thaayaar - Allimaamalar Naachiyaar.
Theertham - Hema Pushkarini, Kanaga
Theertham
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar - 1268-1277
Total of 10 Paasurams
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