Alichikudi Nirudeeswarar Shiva Temple, Cuddalore
Address
Alichikudi Nirudeeswarar Shiva Temple, Virudhachalam circle, Cuddalore District – 606110.
Diety
Nirudeeswarar
Introduction
Vriddhachalam – Karuvappilankurichi Road Ekanayagar on Opposite the temple is a road to the west which is about 2 km. Alichikudi Nirudeeswarar Shiva temple is located. The temple was before Unknown, but now Lord in the temple with the present small single sanctuary. Nirudeeswarar facing east. Opposite is a small Nandi placed. In front of the sanctuary is a wide tin shed. A linga idol alone in the barn with a large east facing in the shed. The name of the Lord is unknown. There is also a small Ganesha in shed. The People Aggressive the temple place. The faade does not look like a Shiva temple, but a large one the remnants of the temple. South of Vriddhachalam, there are eight lingams around the Palamalai Nathar Temple. In which the southwest direction Lord Nirudeeswarar has a small Shiva temple at Alichikudi. “Alinkeelkudi” became “Alichikudi”.
Century/Period/Age
1000-2000 years old
Nearest Bus Station
Alichikudi
Nearest Railway Station
Virudhachalam
Nearest Airport
Puducherry