Location
Aalangudi Temple: The Aalangudi temple is the abode of Lord Guru and is located in the district of Thanjavur. Lord Shiva consumed the deadly poison Alavisham in this place and hence the name Aalangudi. In this temple the deity faces the South direction as he is the Lord of Dhanusu and Meena Rasi.
It is auspicious to conduct poojas on all Thursdays apart from daily poojas and the offerings that are given to Guru Baghawan includes white jasmine flowers, Bengal gram and rice cooked with jaggery. The important festivals celebrated in this temple are: Guru Payirchi, Chitra Pournami, Tai Poosam and Panguni Utharam.