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The large hill-top temple (the main attraction) houses the deity Shiva, also known as Vedagiriswarar. The temple at the foot-hill is dedicated to his consort Parvati, known here as Thiripurasundari Amman. The temple at the foot-hills has four towers , which closely resemble the architecture of the Annamalaiyar Temple.
The temple gives its name to the town of Virudhachalam. The temple is famed for the legend of Shiva forming as a mountain heeding to the prayers of Brahma. Virudhagirswarar temple is a part of the series of temples built by Sembiyan Mahadevi, the Chola queen along the banks of river Kaveri. It has several inscriptions dating back to the Chola ...
The temple atop the hill is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a significant place of pilgrimage. Pilgrims from all over the region visit the temple, especially during festivals. The site is also home to a tank known as pakshitīrtham (meaning 'bathing place of the birds'), which is believed to have healing powers. According to local tradition, a ...
Download QR code; Print/export ... Vedagiriswarar Temple: Thirukazhukundram: ... Chakravageswarar Temple: 10 km west of Papanasam, on the south bank of the Kaveri ...
Download QR code; Print/export Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Natchathara Temple Name 1: Ashwini: Thiruthuraipoondi Piravi Marundeeswarar Temple: 2: Bharani:
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An inscription on the site states that the temple was built in A.D. 1385 by lruga, in the reign of King Harihara II, UNESCO World Heritage Site Saavira Kambada Basadi [9] [10] Mudabidri: Udupi c.1429–1430 Known locally as the 1000-pillared temple Cheluvanarayana Swamy [11] Melkote: Mandya c.1458