12. CHEYYUR

VAALMIGANADHAR TEMPLE


Distance: 38kms from Madurantakam and 36kms from Kalpakkam

Shiva: Vaalmiginaadhar 

Amman: Mukthambigai

Sthala Viruksham: Vilvam

Speciality:

2000years old Temple. Worshipped by Saint Valmiki. There are many inscriptions on the temple walls. The Amman has Lotus and blue lily in her hands which is a rare feature. There are sculptures of Manu Needhi Chola, Siruthondanayanar, Maharishi Gautama, Raasi Chakra, Mahameru and many more. There is a famous Murugan temple and Kailasanadhar temple in this village. There was a Vedhagireeswarar temple here during the Chola Period. Due to invasions the temple had been destroyed and the Moolavar Vedhagireeswarar is placed inside the Valmikinadhar temple.This temple is a parihara temple for People who were born in star Uthiram.  There is a pond nearby.

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