Tiruvalithayam

Tiruvalithayam
Tiruvalithayam Location in Tamil Nadu
Name
Proper name	Tiruvalithayam
Geography
Coordinates	13°06′N 80°11′E / 13.100°N 80.183°E / 13.100; 80.183Coordinates: 13°06′N 80°11′E / 13.100°N 80.183°E / 13.100; 80.183
Country	India
State	Tamil Nadu
District	Chennai
Location	Padi
Culture
Primary deity	Valleswarar (Shiva)
Temple tank	Bharathwaja
Architecture
Architectural styles	Dravidian architecture

Tiruvalithayam is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Padi, Chennai, (India). It is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalams, 275 temples that are revered by the verses of Saiva Nayanars in the 6th-9th century CE and are amongst the greatest Shiva temples of the continent.

History

The temple is closely associated with Rajaraja Chola III. Padi historically is referred to the place used to store armory. The God here is worshipped by Ramar, Bharathwajar, Anjaneyar, Surya, Moon, Indran and Valiyan.

Legend

Jupiter(Guru), Sage Bharathwaja and Hanuman are believed to have worshipped the lord here. This temple is believed to be Guru dosha nivarthi stalam.^[1][2] Sambandar has sung praises of the God here.

Transport

The temple can be reached by bus towards Padi. The railhead from Ambattur is 4 km away from the temple.

Gallery

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  thumb|left|Outer view of the temple

References

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