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Arulmigu Virudhambikai Udanurai Virudhagirishvarar Temple

Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

Arulmigu Virudhambikai Udanurai Virudhagirishvarar Temple

🛕About Temple

Arulmigu Virudhambikai Udanurai Virudhagirishvarar Temple is a Shiva temple in Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. The principal deity is Lord Shiva worshipped as Vriddhagiriswarar, with Goddess Virudhambikai, also known as Periyanayaki, as the consort. The temple is a Paadal Petra Sthalam and is associated with the Tamil Shaiva Nayanmar devotional tradition.

ℹ️Temple Information

🛕 Presiding Deity
Vriddhagiriswarar
👸 Goddess
Virudhambikai
⭐ Temple Classification
Shiva Temple | Paadal Petra Sthalam
📍 District
Cuddalore
🙏 Sampradaya
Shaivism

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⭐Temple Significance

The temple is significant as a Paadal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva and as an important Tamil Shaiva pilgrimage site associated with the Nayanmar saints and the Tevaram devotional canon.

📜History

The temple is recognized as a Paadal Petra Sthalam, meaning it is one of the Shiva shrines praised in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmar saints. This establishes its importance in Tamil Shaiva devotional history. Specific verified details on the original builder, construction date, and dynastic patronage are not provided here.

🕉️Mythology

In Shaiva tradition, Vriddhachalam is revered as a sacred hill shrine. A well-known hagiographical tradition connects the Nayanmar saint Sundarar with this temple: Sundarar is associated with receiving gold by the grace of Lord Shiva at Vriddhachalam and placing it in the Manimuktha river, later recovering it at Tiruvarur. This belongs to religious tradition and saintly legend, not documented political history.

🏛Architecture

The temple is known for its traditional Dravidian temple architecture and as an imposing Shaiva temple complex at Vriddhachalam. Further verified details on individual architectural components are not provided here.

✨ Temple Highlights

✨ Paadal Petra Sthalam
The temple is one of the Shiva shrines praised in the Tevaram hymns of the Nayanmar saints.
✨ Principal deity Vriddhagiriswarar
Lord Shiva is worshipped here as Vriddhagiriswarar, with Goddess Virudhambikai or Periyanayaki as the divine consort.
✨ Sundarar tradition
Shaiva hagiographical tradition associates Sundarar with a sacred episode involving gold received through Lord Shiva’s grace at Vriddhachalam.

🚗 How to Reach

🛣️ By Road
The temple is in Vriddhachalam town in Cuddalore district and is accessible by road within the town.
🚆 By Rail
Vriddhachalam Junction serves the town of Vriddhachalam.
Arulmigu Virudhambikai Udanurai Virudhagirishvarar Temple

Visit Information

🕒 Temple Timings
5:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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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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