Shri Karkodeswarar, Kamarasavalli

he Soundaresvarar temple with goddess Valambal in this village was built during the period of Sundra Chola in A.D. 962. Local traditions say that it was the place where Rathi did penance and got back her husband Manmatha and hence the village name Kama-rathi-valli. A village called Alagiyamanavalam is located east of this village. It is held that it was named after the beautiful husband of Rathi i.e., Alagiyamanavalan (beautiful husband-manmathan.) A beautiful bronze image of Rathi is also preserved in this temple. Another story preserved KAMARASAVALLI in this temple is that Karkotaka, the serpent King, got relieved of his curse by worshipping Lord Siva in this village and hence the God of the temple is called as Karkodaka Isvaram. A slab with figures depicting this lore is also preserved in this temple. There are more than 40 inscriptions of Chola, Pandya and Hoysala periods in this temple. Inscriptions mention this temple name as Tirunallur Srikoyil Mahadevar, Tirunallurparamesvarar and Tirukkarkotaga Isvarattu Mahadevar. Inscriptions refer to this village as Kamadavallichaturvedi Mangalam a brahmadeya in Mirai kurram. There are beautiful sculptures and bronzes of Chola period in this temple.

Those facing adverse aspects of serpent planets and especially those belonging to Karkataka Lagna and Rasi – Cancer in the zodiac sign – pray in the temple for relief.

Peacefull place.. situated n remote area.. peoples r awesome.. temple management doing their best.. beautiful place r those loves peacefull environment with religious beliefs

Famous temple for kadaga rasi people.
Small village.
Should inform kurukkal well before.
Take food and beverage and transport.
25 km from Thiruvaiyaru.

This temple has a one Mine-way to Thanjavur in the underground, Now that way was closed due to an unknown historical story but have some identical documentary hide in that, In old era, people use that way to their shortcut fulfillment of connecting town. This Temple nearby one lake available, the lake size was around 2000acre, and surrounding people believe this temple have protected from a poisonous snake. please bring up that temple history to people an archaeologist. written by ghor rajkumar

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA
Lord Shiva granted life for Manmadha(God of love) in this place as requested by his wife Rathi.
God saved serpent God ,Karkodagan from death after the later prayed here.
Hence Lord Shiva in the name of Sowndareswarar turned to Karkodeswarar.
This temple is parihara Sthalam for Kataka raasi people

Ancient temple dedicated to lord siva and Sakthi. Once chief god of snakes Kaarkodakam was in deep trouble with death condition. The same also to all other snakes. Snake Kaarkodakam came here and worship Siva and regained theirs life time. So lord Siva called *KAARKODESWARA* Thus people are worship Siva and realising their sins. Getting nice future.

Very nice ancient temple within village location, but Gurukal were not available during visit. Temple visiting hours are only till morning 11.30 am.