Vaigalnathar Temple
Appearance
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Vaigalnathar Temple | |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]The temple complex has shrines to Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi and Agastya.
References
[edit]- ^ "Vaigalnathar Temple : Vaigalnathar Temple Details". Dinamalar. Retrieved 15 October 2023.