Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple (Murugan Shrine)
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Location
Bhavani, Tamil Nadu
Timings
6:00 AM � 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM � 8:00 PM
Dress Code
Traditional attire required. Men: dhoti or pants. Women: saree or salwar kameez.
Deity
Sangameshwarar (Shiva) with Murugan shrine at the sangam
Significance
The Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple is situated at the sacred Kooduthurai sangamam, the confluence of the Kaveri, Bhavani, and the invisible Amudha rivers. While primarily a Shiva temple, the Murugan shrine here is highly venerated. This sangam is considered as sacred as the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and was patronized by the Pandya kings who built the original temple structures. Pilgrims take a holy dip before worshipping Murugan.
Architecture
The temple features late Chola and early Vijayanagara architecture. The main gopuram is 3-tiered. The Murugan shrine in the northeast corner has a small vimana. The temple walls contain inscriptions from the Chola period. The mandapam facing the sangam has a flight of steps leading directly into the river.