Temple info -3481. Patcheeswarar temple,Cheyyar,Thiruvannamalai. படசீஸ்வர ர் கோயில்,செய்யாறு,திருவண்ணாமலை
Temple info -3481 கோயில் தகவல்-3481 Patcheeswarar Temple, Cheyyar, Thiruvannamalai Patcheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Cheyyar Town in Cheyyar Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Patcheeswarar and Mother is called as Parvathy. This temple is considered as one of the oldest temple located at the heart of the Cheyyar Town. This temple is situated on the northern banks of Cheyyar River. Legends As per legend, Garuda, the mount of Lord Vishnu, worshipped Lord Shiva here. Hence, Lord Shiva came to be called as Patcheeswarar. History The Temple is believed to be built by Pallavas in 7 th century CE. The Temple This temple is facing towards east with five tiered rajagopuram. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Nandi can be found in the mukha mandapam facing the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antrala, maha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The mukha mandapam connects the rajagopuram with the ...