The renovation work of the Nayanavaradeswarar temple, belonging to the 11th century, at Kankoduthavanitham ( Friday Review , May 7, 2004) Tiruvarur district, is under way. Funded by devotees, major tasks such as renovation of sanctum sanctorum of the presiding deity, mukha mandapam, vimanam and installation of sub-shrines for deities have been completed.
V. Eraianbu, I.A.S., former secretary for tourism, visited this remote hamlet and sanctioned funds for construction of a big hall with all amenities. The temple tank has been renovated with its banks being strengthened by protective walls and bathing ghats at suitable points.
Funds are required to resurrect the three-tier rajagopuram, Nandhi mandapam and Vasantha mandapam besides laying new platforms for prakarams, electricity for the entire temple and setting up a separate niche for Pugazh Abaraneswarar Swayambu Lingam.
The kumbabishekam of the temple is scheduled to take place towards the end of the year. For contributions Contact K. Kannan, president of the renovation committee, at 94431 35129/ 04366-232019.
