VYAKRAPUREESWARAR TEMPLE
Distance: 20kms from Chengulpet
Shiva: Vyakrapureeswarar
Amman: Baalagujambal.
Sthala Viruksham: Kondrai tree
Speciality:
The Amman has 4 hands.
The Vimanam of this temple is in the Gajaprishta style.
The Shiva Linga is a Suyambhu one and it is Semi - white in colour.
The Pancha Koshta Murthies are present in this temple.
The other Sannidhis in this temple are Vinayaka, Murugar, Suriyan, Chandhiran, Navagraha, Aadhi Sankarar and Vyakrapadhar Adhishtanam.
This is a stone temple with many inscriptions.
Cholas, Sundhara Pandiyan, Vjayanagara Kings and Sambhuvaraya has renovated and contributed greatly to the temple.
The Murugar of this temple is seen with elephant Vahana.
We find the Nava Veera Sannidhi opposite to Murugar Sannidhi.
History:
Sage Vykarapadha wanted to view thee dance of Lord Shiva as he had the Dharshan is Chidambaram. Shiva danced the Thandava for the Sage. The Sage worshipped Lord Shiva here and therefore the Lord has obtained the name Vyakrapadheeswarar and the place is named Puliparakoyil.
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