Iruppali Sri Amirtha lingeshwarar Temple, Salem

Address

Iruppali Sri Amirtha lingeshwarar Temple, Akkaraipatty Rd, Iruppali, Salem District, Tamil Nadu 637101

Diety

Amirtha lingeshwarar Amman: Amrithavalli

Introduction

The Amirtha Lingeshwarar Temple in Iruppali Village, Salem District, Tamil Nadu, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Deities: The presiding deity of this temple is Lord Amirtha Lingeshwarar, and the goddess is known as Amirthavalli.

Location: The temple is situated on Akkaraipatty Road, Iruppali Village, Salem District, Tamil Nadu.

Temple Condition: The temple is described as a small west-facing temple located in an open Prakaram (temple precincts). The temple has Nandi idols on the west side, and there is a viewing window to see the main deity in front of the Nandis. The shrine of the south-facing goddess is on the north side of the temple. The temple has a common Maha Mandapam (main hall) before the main deity and the goddess, as well as an Ardha Mandapam before the sanctum sanctorum. Additionally, there is another Shiva Lingam in a separate shrine behind the main deity’s sanctum. Other deities worshipped in the temple include Lord Vinayaka, Naagar (serpent deity), Shiva Lingam, and Chandi (Goddess Chandika).

Historical Significance: The exact historical information about the temple is not available. However, the temple is believed to be approximately 1,000 years old.

Location: The temple is about 10 kilometers north of Edappadi and can be reached via the road leading to Mecheri through Nangavalli. It is situated roughly 40 kilometers east of Salem, and the route to reach the temple is through Tharamangalam and Jalakandapuram.

Amritheswarar Iruppali is a place of worship and heritage that holds significance for the local community and devotees who visit the temple to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva and seek his blessings.