Carvings of Makarwahini Ganga and Karmawahini Yamuna decorate the temple doors while the entrance archway portrays ‘Gajabhishekit Laxmi and Lord Shiva and ... one hand and a snake in the other.

A visit by ‘Jangam’ sudhus to a household is considered equivalent to a visit from Lord Shiva himself, and they are regarded as superior to fixed lingas (stone idols installed in temples).

CHENNAI: Getting a darshan of lord Shiva at Arulmigu Manneeswarar Temple is considered significant ... There are seven Nagar ...