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Temple info -838 Vamaneeswarar Temple,Thirumanikuzhi வாமனீஸ்வரர் கோயில், திருமணிக்குழி. Padal Petra Sthalam No.49

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 Temple info -838 கோயில் தகவல் -838 Vamaneeswarar Temple Vamaneeswarar Temple (also called Thirumanikuzhi Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Manonmani Amman. The temple is located on the Chennai - Villupuram highway on the banks of Kedilam river. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Cuddalore Deity Vamaneeswarar(Shiva) Location State Tamil Nadu Country India Location in Tamil Nadu Geographic coordinates 11°44′14.7″N 79°41′0.9″E Architecture Type Dravidian architecture The temple complex covers an area of two acres and all its shrines are enclosed with concentric rectangular walls. T

Temple info -837 Veeratteswarar temple, Korukkai வீரட்டீஸ்வரர் கோயில், கொருக்கை. Padal Petra Sthalam No.80

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 Temple info -837 கோயில் தகவல் -837 Veerateeswarar Temple, Korukkai Veerateeswarar Temple (also called Korukkai Veerateeswarar temple) is a Hindu temple located at Korukkai in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva in the form of Veerateswarar and his consort is known as Gnanambigai. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, the 276 temples that find mention in it. Veerateswarar temple Korukkai  Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Mayiladuthurai Deity Veerateeswarar (Shiva) Festivals Kamadahana Location Korukkai State Tamil Nadu Country India Geographic coordinates 11.155340°N 79.611976°E Architecture Type Dravidian As per Hindu legend, Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons and the eight Ashta Veeratanam temples are built signifying each of his victories. The temple is counted one of the e

Temple info -839 Kailasanathar Temple, Karaikkal கைலாசநாதர் கோயில், காரைக்கால்

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 Temple info -839 கோயில் தகவல் -839 Kailasanathar Temple, Karaikal, Puducherry Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Karaikkal Town in Union Territory of Puducherry, India.  Kailasanathar Temple is one of the three most famous temples in Karaikal city. This temple is located opposite to the another most famous Karaikal temple, the Karaikal Ammaiyar Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Soundarambal. History The temple is believed to be constructed before 2000 years ago which makes it the oldest temple in Karaikal district. It was reconstructed by the Pallavas in the 8th century and again in the French rule. The Temple The temple is constructed in a large complex surrounding it making it the largest temple complex of the famous temples in Karaikal city. The main attraction of the temple be the four elaborate doorways in each directions of the temple complex. The street where the temple located is named after the te

Temple info -834 Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvadigai வீராட்டேஸ்வரர் கோயில், திருவதிகை. Padal Petra Sthalam No.39

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 Temple info -834 கோயில் தகவல் -834 Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai Thiruvathigai Veerateeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is situated in Thiruvathigai village which is about 2 kilometres east from the town of Panruti in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Veerattaaneswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Thiripurasundari. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. The temple is considered the place where the Saiva saint poet Appar (Thirunavukkarasar) converted back to Saivism, and attained final salvation. Veerateeswarar Temple, Thiruvathigai Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Cuddalore Deity Veerateswarar(Shiva) Location Panruti, Tamil Nadu, India State Tamil Nadu Country India Location in Tamil Nadu Geographic coordinates 11.46°N 79.33°E Architectu