Pataleeswarar Temple, Cuddalore

Padaleeswarar Temple
Name
Proper name Padaleeswarar Temple
Geography
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Location cuddalore
Culture
Primary deity Padaleeswarar (Shiva) and Periya Nayagi (Parvati)
Architecture
Architectural styles South Indian Architecture
History and governance
Date built 2000 years ago (Approx)

Pataleeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town of Cuddalore. It was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods. The Saivite saint Appar is believed to have adopted Saivism at this temple.

Location

The temple is located in Cuddalore, aka Thirupathiripuliyur. The temple is 0.5 km from Thirupathiripuliyur Railway Station. Pataleeswarar Temple is one of the ancient temples in Tamil Nadu.[ cuddalore ] and most powerful god lord siva temple,The Temple plays a unique role in the history of Hindu religion, art, and architecture.

Pataleeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town of Cuddalore. It was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods. The Saivite saint Appar is believed to have adopted Saivism at this temple.

There is a belief/myth that by worshiping single time this God is equal to 16 times worshipping the Shiva in Kasi, 8 times in Thiruvannamalai and 3 times in Chidambaram. Thirupathiripuliyur in Cuddalore is one of the ancient temples in Tamil Nadu. It is named after the Pathiri Tree and the Puliyur, a tiger-legged saint who obtained absolution in the area. Devaara Thiruthalam is a show on Peppers TV that features Shiva temples that have been mentioned in the Thirumurai, ancient Tamil poetry written by the Shaivite Saints.

References

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