Valampurinathar Temple
Valampurinathar Temple | |
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Geography | |
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
District | Nagapattinam |
Location | Thiruvalampuram |
Culture | |
Primary deity | Valampurinathar(Shiva) |
Architecture | |
Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
The Valampurinathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Siva located in Melaperumpallam, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] It situated close to Puhar and Thiruvenkadu. The temple dates back to the Medieval Cholas period. The temple is revered by the Thevaram hymns of Saiva nayanars, 7th century Tamil saint poets and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.[2]