Vaigalnathar Temple

Vaigalnathar Temple
Vaigalnathar Temple
Religion
Affiliation	Hinduism
District	Mayiladuthurai
Deity	Lord Shiva
Location
Location	Thiruvaigal
State	Tamil Nadu
Country	India
	Vaigalnathar Temple, Thiruvaigal, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates	10°59′04.6″N 79°30′58.3″E / 10.984611°N 79.516194°E
Elevation	39.76 m (130 ft)

Vaigalnathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Thiruvaigal in the Mayiladuthurai of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

History

The Vaigalnathar Temple is believed to be one of the three major temples constructed by the Early Chola king Kochengannan.^[1] Praises of the temple are found in the Thevaram as well as Thiruvasakam. The presiding deity is Shiva in form of Shenbaga Aranyeswarar.

Shrines

The temple complex has shrines to Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi and Agastya. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. Thirunavukkarasar have sung hymns in praise of the temple.

References

^ "Vaigalnathar Temple : Vaigalnathar Temple Details". Dinamalar. Retrieved 15 October 2023.

External links

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[1] "Vaigalnathar Temple : Vaigalnathar Temple Details". Dinamalar. Retrieved 15 October 2023.

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