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| Guru | Jupiter |
| Place | Alangudi |
| Direction | North |
| Color | Yellow |
| Flower | White mullai |
| Vehicle | Elephant |
| Grain | Chick peas |
| Gem | White Topaz ( Pushparagam) |
| This is about 40 kms from Mayuram near Needamangalam. The speciality here is that Lord Guru is engraved on the wall and is not in the form of separate idol. |
| Lord Guru is called Brahaspathi for his excellence in education and fine arts. Besides Alangudi, Tiruchandur is also worshipped as Guru Sthalam. Alangudi temple is near Needamangalam in Tiruvarur District of Tamil Nadu. The main deity here is Abathsahayeswarar and His Consort Ezhavaar Kuzhali. Purana refers to Lord Guru as Saint Angirasa's son. The colour appropriate for him is yellow garment and chick pea as 'offering' brings happiness to Him. His Day : Thursday, stones: Pushparagam (topaz). |