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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Sastar Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] dedicated to the deity [[Aiyanar]], located at Kannangarakkudi in [[Pudukkottai district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]].<br />
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==Location==<br />
This temple is located at Kannangarakkudi at a distance of 16&nbsp;km from [[Thirumayam]].<ref name=pdk>புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டத் திருக்கோயில்கள் பயணியர் கையேடு, இந்து சமய அறநிலைய ஆட்சித்துறை, சென்னை, 2003</ref><br />
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==Presiding deity==<br />
The presiding deity is known as Sastar. He is found with his consorts Purna and Pushkala.<ref name=pdk/> This temple has artha [[mandapa]], maha mandapa and [[Garbhagriha|sanctum sanctorum]]. In 1954 and 1996 the [[Kumbhabhishekham]] of this temple took place.<ref name=history>[http://www.sreesastha.com/uploads/1/3/6/3/1363175/sthala_varalaru.pdf Sree Dharma Sastha, Kannankarankudi]</ref><br />
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==Speciality==<br />
This temple is meant for a devotee who was named as Kannan. Those who are affected by black magic and connected diseases would get cured, if they come over to this temple, made a halt for days to 48 days, took a holy bath in the tank and worshipped the deity.<ref name=pdk/><br />
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==Worshipping time==<br />
[[Pujas]] are held four times daily at Kalasanthi (8.00 a.m.), Uttchikkalam (noon 12.00), Sayaratchai (5.30 p.m.) and Arthajamam (8.00 p.m.). The temple is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. During the [[Tamil calendar|Tamil]] month of Panguni 10 day festival is held.<ref name=pdk/> [[Navaratri]] and Sivaratri are also held in a grand manner.<ref name=history/><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Pudukkottai district]]<br />
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