This is a recently re built temple where there are two Shivan sannidhis . The Odhu urugeeshwarar who melted at the songs sung by Sri Gnanasmbandar and inside the main shrine is Muktheeshwarar who is actually Vishnu who yearned and obtained a form as a Lingam.This is one other example as to prove that both these Gods are one and the same.
How to reach:
The area in Periyakanchipuram or Sivakanchi where the temple is situated is called Pilliyar palyam. Sambandar also has a temple nearby . He is known as Aaludia pillai and thus the area is known as Pilliyar palyam.
From Ekambranathar Temple a direct road called Krishna street takes you to Pilliyar palyam and the temple is in Metrali street
Legends and Stories:
Lord Shiva heard the songs of saint Gnanasambandar and melted here he moves aside for Vishnu in the inner sanctum who yearns for the form of a linga to have a better look at Sambamdar. Strangely though the songs of sambandar on his lord are not yet found but there are many songs of Sundarar and Thirunavukkarasar .
As you enter the gopuram you see the west facing Shiva called Odhu urugeeshwarar one who melted for the songs of the devotee on the right side below
The left side has a sannidhi for Parashakthi and the nayanmars. The legend of Vishnu attaining Siva rupam is also shown above the parashakthi sannidhi
The inner temple has a East facing Shiva with Vishnu padam in front
The Koshta vigrahas
A temple where the ancient has been rebuilt
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