The place where Shiva gave spiritual instruction (Upadesha) to Saint Manikkavasagar under the shade of the Kurundha tree.”
This is associated with Avudaiyar Koil (Tirupperunturai), a very important sacred place connected with Manikkavasagar and Shiva.
Avudaiyarkoil, Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu, India
Temple: Sri Athmanathar (Avudaiyar) Temple
Special significance: This is traditionally revered as the place where Shiva appeared as a Guru and gave spiritual instruction to Saint Manikkavasagar beneath the Kurundha tree.
Distance: Approximately 45 km from Pudukkottai and about 95 km from Thanjavur.
