Valampurinathar Temple
The Valampurinathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Melaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It situated close to Puhar and Thiruvenkadu. The temple dates back to the Medieval Cholas period.
| Valampurinathar Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Deity | Valampurinathar(Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Thiruvalampuram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Speciality
The temple is revered by the Thevaram hymns of Saiva nayanars, 7th century Tamil saint poets and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.[2] The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Valampurinathar. His consort is known as Vaduvakirkanni.
References
- Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu, Sura Books, p. 69, ISBN 81-7478-177-3
- Concise classified dictionary of Hinduism.P.68. Kodayanallur Vanamamalai Soundara Rajan
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