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Arulmigu Navaneetheswarar Temple

Sikkal, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Navaneetheswarar Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Navaneetheswarar Temple is a Shiva temple at Sikkal in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva worshipped as Navaneetheswarar. The temple is a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is also well known for the shrine of Lord Murugan as Singaravelar.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Navaneetheswarar
👸 Goddess
Velnedunkanni Amman
⭐ Temple Classification
Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam
📍 District
Nagapattinam

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as a Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva and as the sacred place associated with the legend of Lord Murugan receiving the Vel from Goddess Parvati before the battle with Surapadman.

📜History

The temple is revered as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, meaning it is one of the Shiva temples praised in the Tamil Tevaram hymns. No specific builder, founding inscription, or construction period is provided here.

🕉️Mythology

According to the temple tradition, Lord Murugan as Singaravelar received the Vel from Goddess Parvati at Sikkal before proceeding to battle Surapadman. This legend is central to the temple’s Murugan worship and is commemorated during Skanda Sashti-related observances.

🏛Architecture

The temple complex houses the principal shrine of Lord Shiva as Navaneetheswarar and a renowned shrine for Lord Murugan as Singaravelar. Further architectural details are not included here because they are not reliably established in the provided information.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Paadal Petra Sthalam
The temple is one of the Shiva shrines celebrated in the Tamil Tevaram tradition.
✨ Singaravelar Shrine
The temple is especially renowned for Lord Murugan worshipped as Singaravelar.
✨ Vel Legend
Temple tradition associates Sikkal with Lord Murugan receiving the Vel from Goddess Parvati before the battle with Surapadman.

🎉 Major Festivals

🎉 Skanda Sashti
Skanda Sashti is associated with the Singaravelar shrine and the temple tradition of Lord Murugan receiving the Vel before the battle with Surapadman.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
Sikkal is in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu, and can be reached by road from nearby towns including Nagapattinam.
Arulmigu Navaneetheswarar Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
6:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🍃 Best Time to Visit
Skanda Sashti is an important festival period for devotees visiting the Singaravelar shrine at Sikkal.

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Disclaimer

We strive to provide accurate and authentic information based on well-established historical, cultural, religious, and publicly available sources. However, temple timings, entry fees, rituals, festivals, special poojas, facilities, and other visitor information may change without prior notice.

While every effort is made to keep this information current and accurate, visitors are advised to verify the latest details directly with the official temple authorities before planning their visit.

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