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Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

Korukkai, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple is a Shiva temple at Korukkai in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is Lord Shiva worshipped as Veeratteswarar. The temple is recognized as a Paadal Petra Sthalam and as one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Veeratteswarar
⭐ Temple Classification
Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam | Ashta Veeratta Sthalam
📍 District
Mayiladuthurai
🙏 Sampradaya
Shaiva

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as a Paadal Petra Sthalam and one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams. It is especially associated with the Manmatha-dahana tradition, in which Lord Shiva burns Manmatha with the fire of his third eye.

📜History

The temple is known as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, a Shiva temple praised in the Tamil Shaiva devotional tradition. Reliable details on the original builder, construction date, inscriptions, or later renovations are not provided here.

🕉️Mythology

In the temple tradition, Korukkai is associated with the destruction of Manmatha, the god of desire, by the fire from Lord Shiva's third eye. This legend is part of the temple's identity as one of the Ashta Veeratta Sthalams, which commemorate Shiva's heroic acts.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Paadal Petra Sthalam
The temple is recognized among the Shiva temples praised in the Tamil Shaiva devotional tradition.
✨ Ashta Veeratta Sthalam
It is one of the eight Veeratta Sthalams associated with heroic acts of Lord Shiva.
✨ Manmatha-dahana association
The temple tradition connects this shrine with Shiva destroying Manmatha, the god of desire, by the fire from his third eye.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
The temple is located at Korukkai in Mayiladuthurai district and can be reached by road using the local route to Korukkai.
Arulmigu Veeratteswarar Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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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.

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