Tiruvalithayam

Tiruvalithayam
Tiruvalithayam
Location in Tamil Nadu
Name
Proper name Tiruvalithayam
Geography
Coordinates 13°06′N 80°11′E / 13.100°N 80.183°E / 13.100; 80.183Coordinates: 13°06′N 80°11′E / 13.100°N 80.183°E / 13.100; 80.183
Country India
State/province Tamil Nadu
District Chennai
Locale Padi
Culture
Primary deity Valleswarar (Shiva)
Jagathambal (Parvathi)
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidian architecture

Tiruvalithayam is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Padi, Chennai, (India). It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams, 275 temples that are revered by the verses of Saiva Nayanars in the 6th-9th century CE and are amongst the greatest Shiva temples of the continent.

History

The temple is closely associated with Rajaraja Chola III. Padi historically is referred to the place used to store armory. The God here is worshipped by Ramar, Bharathwajar, Anjaneyar, Surya, Moon, Indran and Valiyan.

Legend

Jupiter(Guru), Sage Bharathwaja and Hanuman are believed to have worshipped the lord here. This temple is believed to be Guru dosha nivarthi stalam.[1][2] Sambandar has sung praises of the God here.

Transport

The temple can be reached by bus towards Padi. The railhead from Ambattur is 4 km away from the temple.

References

  1. ↑ South Indian shrines: illustrated, P. V. Jagadisa Ayyar
  2. ↑ Concise classified dictionary of Hinduism , Kodayanallur Vanamamalai Soundara Rajan
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the 9/29/2015. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.