God of Medicine and Healing: Arulmegu Marundeeswarar Temple

The temple of Medicine and Healing is dedicated to the Hindu god and goddess Marundeeswarar and Thirupurasundari This 1300 year old temple is located in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, and attracts hundreds of devotees, especially those suffering from serious disorders They believe the deity can heal them or find a cure.

This book is a comprehensive record of the sacred temple, and its evolution over centuries to become a place of divine healing, with significant cultural & aesthetic significance. The temple is a classic example of 11 century Chola-Pallava Hindu temple architecture, sculptures and stucco figures.

The gorgeous premises apart, Marundeeswarar temple is known for its elaborate rituals and grand temple festival.

Authoritatively written and impressively illustrated with rare photographs, the book takes the reader on a journey through Sri Marundeeswarar Temple, a prominent and, ancient temple of Tamil Nadu.