Lord Arthanareeswarar Temple, Tiruchengode/திருச்செங்கோடு

Tiruchengode taluk is located in Namakkal district, south of Salem district and east of Erode district. Temple is on the hill which is red in color. One can take on 1206 steps to reach the top of the hill to worship the Lord Shiva-Ardhanareeswarar. Cars and taxis are available to reach the temple. காலை 6 மணி முதல் மாலை 6 மணி வரை திறந்திருக்கும். ஈரோட்டிலிருந்து 18 கி.மீ., நாமக்கல்லில் இருந்து 30 கி.மீ. தூரத்தில் திருச்செங்கோடு உள்ளது. பஸ்ஸ்டாண்டிலிருந்து ஒரு கி.மீ. தூரத்தில் கோயில் இருக்கிறது.

Shiva shared half of his body with Parvathi. The left side of idol is Parvathi, and right side is Shiva. There are different beliefs on the formation of this idol. One such belief is that the idol is made by Siddhars out of Ven pashanam , which is a mixer of veriety of herbals in a particular ratio. And another is that the idol is formed naturally (known as 'Suyambu ') and not made by anybody. The Lord Arthanareeswara is facing western direction here, which is not common amongst Shiva temples. 

It is auspicious to garland the lord with Vellerukku, Vilvam, Lotus, Champa, Mandarai, Padiri, Sengkaluneer, Ponnarali apart from usual Sandal, KumKum and Viboodi. There is a spring under the feet of Lord Arthanareeswara, which never dries. Devotees believe that the water from this spring is special holy divine water (known as Deva theertham). It is also believed that, this holy water can cure any disease if consumed for one mandala (48 days continously). The priest who is doing pooja serves this holy water to the devotees as Prasadham.

Daily Poojas
Kala Santi	:	8:00 am
Uchi Kalam	:	12:00 noon
Sayarachai	:	5:00 pm
Abisakams conducted only on uchikalam

Beliefs

There is small shrine for Pandeeswarar on the hill. People offer cradles and they believe that they can have children.On the way to temple, the sixtieth step is considered as step of Honesty and truth-that is sathiyappadi. When people had problems and litigations among them, one who was ready to tell the truth from this place was believed to be the true and honest person; his evidence played vital role in delivering justice in those days.Pasuvan Swami attracts many farmers and villagers. They offer milk, butter and curd to Lord in a deep belief that this would be returned abundantly and richly.Many people who have Nagadosham offer abishegams to Adiseshan with turmeric and kumkum. It is generally believed that they are blessed with marriage soon.