Mahashivaratri: Rare Chaturlinga Temple in Narayanapuram Draws Devotees

• Narayanapuram's Chaturlinga Shiva Temple, a Chola-era complex, houses four self-manifested Shiva Lingams: Neelakanteswara, Sangameswara, Mallikarjuna, and Nageswara Swamy.
• The Nageswara Swamy Lingam, shaped like a Brahmasutram with a Nagabandham, is unique; a pot of water Abhishekam here grants eight types of wealth.
• The temple, dating back to the 10th century, showcases Chola sculptural grandeur and attracts devotees daily.
• During Mahashivaratri, grand celebrations, special Abhishekam, homas, and all-night vigils are held, drawing crowds from across the state and Odisha.
• Located on the banks of the Suvarnamukhi River, devotees traditionally take a holy dip before visiting the temples.