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== Location ==
== Location ==
Thiru Anbil is about 20 kms from Trichirapalli and falls on the Tirichirapalli - Kumbakonam bus route. It is also accessible from the Lalgudi railway station.<ref name=":0" />
Thiru Anbil is about 20 kms from Trichirapalli and falls on the Tirichirapalli - Kumbakonam bus route. It is also accessible from the Lalgudi railway station.<ref name=":0" />
== Structure ==
It is a small sized tower that greets everyone at the entrance of the village.Though silent and withdrawn, the tower conjures visions of Dravidian temple architecture. Unlike other temples of the region, this temple is simple in design and does not present any striking feature in the landscape. Nevertheless, its majesty speaks of its glorious past.
The temple is endowed with the traditionally Dvaja sthambha. To the right of the is the famous Senai Mudaliar shrine. So also a separate shrine for Goddess Lakshmi manifested as Azhagiyavalli Nachiyar.<ref name=":0" />
== The Deity ==
Being adored by sages and feared by demons Thiru Anbil is also known as Premapuri. It is said that, faith moves mountains and prayers melt hearts ! The Lord of the universe is said to have manifested here as Nambi to Brahma and Valmiki. As the sages implored the Lord to reside eternally at Anbil, the Lord is seen here in Bhujanga shayana facing the east. Sridevi and Bhudevi are seated at His feet doing Tiruvadi kainkarya (Pada seva).<ref name=":0" />
== Legends ==
== Legends ==