Located about 2 kms from this Temple is the Temple dedicated to Lord Swamigurunathar/Swaminatha/Lord Murugan. Located about 8 kms from Kumbakonam, this temple is the supossedly where Lord Murugan teaches his father Lord Shiva the meaning of "Om" Pranava Manthra. Since Lord Shiva was preached about this by Lord Murugan, he is called Swamigurunathar/The one who taught his father
The Temple is located on a Hill and one has to climb 60 steps to reach the Murugan Sannidhi. The 60 steps of the temple relate to 60 Tamil years with each step denoting a name of a Tamil year
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more... buses available from Kumbakonam on Route C1 (From Aduthurai via Kumbakonam) and other Mini buses connect to this temple from kumbakonam