Kilakkadu Virupaatcheesvarar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

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Kilakkadu Virupaatcheesvarar Shiva Temple, Thiruvarur

Kilakkadu village, Valangaiman circle,

Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 612801

Moolavar

Virupaatcheesvarar

Amman

Soundaranayaki

Introduction

• Location: Situated in Kilakkadu village, Valangaiman circle, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, near the famous town Alangudi.
• Dedicated to Lord Shiva, with the primary deity being Virupaatcheesvarar and the mother deity Soundaranayaki.
• The original temple, which was located on the banks of the river, was destroyed over time and later rebuilt by the efforts of the local people.
• Temple Orientation: The temple faces east.

Puranic Significance

• The temple is believed to be around 1000 years old.
• Temple Structure: The temple is located in a large complex with a prominent layout.
• Lord Shiva faces east and is flanked by a Nandi in front.
• A small shrine houses Vinayagar (Lord Ganesha).
• Hall Features: The hall contains two Thirumal idols and the idol of Sridevi.
• Ambigai Shrine: The shrine for Soundaranayaki (the Goddess) is situated separately towards the south.
• Nataraja Shrine: A single shrine for Nataraja (Lord Shiva in his dancing form) lies between the sanctums of Shiva and Soundaranayaki.
• Bhairava Shrine: The shrine dedicated to Bhairava is located towards the west.
• Sage in Meditation: A sage, believed to be Virupakshadev, is depicted in yoga posture, meditating in padmasana.
• Other Features:
  • Karurai (a sacred area), Tenmugan, and Brahmin deities are present, and they are believed to maintain the power of Lingoth (the divine linga).

Century/Period

1000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Kilakkadu

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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