Sri Saleeswarar Temple, Perumukkal

Address

Sri Saleeswarar Temple, Perumukkal Road, Villupuram District – 604 102 Mobile: +91 97860 64598 / 91593 95749

Diety

Saleeswarar , Amman: Kamakshi Amman

Introduction

Saleeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Perumukkal Village near Tindivanam Town in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is situated in foothill of the Perumukkal Hills. The Temple is famously called as Kamakshi Amman Temple.

Puranic Significance

The history of Perumukkal dates back six millennia. Historical landmarks in Perumukkal include the 4000 B.C.E.The donations made by the Cholas, Pandyas, Sambuvarayars, Kadavarayas, Vijayanagara rulers have been recorded in more than 60 inscriptions found on the temple walls. Oldest inscription found in this Temple belongs to UthamaChola. Most of the other inscriptions belongs to KulotungaChola and VikramaChola. The Temple was reconstructed in granite by VikramaChola.