Thiruvadhigai Veerattaneswarar Temple

Infobox Mandir


creator = Pallava Kings
proper_name =Thiruvadhigai Veerattaneswarar Temple
date_built = construction around 15th century AD
primary_deity = Athigai Veeratteswarar (Shiva) and Thiripura Sundari (Parvati)
architecture = South Indian Architecture
location = Panruti

Legend

According to the legend Thirugnana Sambanthar was glorified by the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva at this holy place. Appar's sister Thilakavathiyar settled here during her later years and devoted her lifetime service to the Lord Siva. Also notable saints Thirunavukkarasar, and Arunagirinathar visited and wrote many hymns on the Lord.

Location

This ancient Siva temple [ [http://www.tamilnadutourism.org/places/citiestowns/Cuddalore.aspx?catid=C1&subcat1id=C1S1&subcat2id=C1S1S30&sm=C1S1S30 Reference from Tamilnadu tourism department] ] is located at South Arcot district 2 km from Panruti. There is a good bus network between Chennai, Cuddalore, Virudhachalam, Villupuram, Chidambaram and Thiruvathigai. One can reach the temple from Panruti bus stand towards Cuddalore road to reach Thiruvathigai. Buses will reach up to the temple location. There is also Train access to Panruti from Chennai. This temple is one among the 8 veera Siva temples in Tamilnadu.

Reference

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