Thirupungur Sivalokanathar Temple (திருப்புன்கூர்)

Thirupungur Sivalokanathar Temple (திருப்புன்கூர்). Thayar Southaranayaki. Thirunalaipovar (Nanthanar) devoted Lord Siva and this temple. Sri Sivalokanathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is situated in the village of Tirupunkur or Thirupunkur which lies about 3 miles west of Vaitheeswaran Koil. The temple is associated with the legend of the Saivite saint Nandanar who was one of the 63 Nayanmars. While being a Dalit, Nandanar was not allowed inside the temple, the idol of Nandi within the temple precincts moved a few inches at the command of Shiva so as not to obstruct Nandanar's view from the gate of the shrine. Thevaram and Thiruvasagam by Tharumapuram P.Swaminathan. தேவாரம் திருவாசகம் தருமபுரம் ப சுவாமிநாதன்.
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