Pataleeswarar Temple, Cuddalore

Padaleeswarar Temple
Geography
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Location cuddalore
Culture
Sanctum Padaleeswarar (Shiva) and Periya Nayagi (Parvati)
Architecture
Architecture South Indian Architecture
History
Date built 2000 years ago (Approx)

Pataleeswarar Temple, Cuddalore (பாடலீஸ்வரர் கோயில், கடலூர்)[1] is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town of Thirupathiripuliyur, 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 this God single time is equal to 16 times worshiping 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.

Architecture

The temple is constructed in Dravidian style of architecture. It is classified as Gnazhar Kovil, where the image of the presiding deity is set up under Gnazhar trees. Trees like Kondai, Kongu and Theekku (teak) all fall in the category. The temples constructed in wood made from Gnazhar trees are also classified as Gnzhar Koil. Literary evidence is found in the works of Tirugnanasambandar, who refers the temple as Gnazhar Koil.[2]

Location

The temple is located in Cuddalore, aka Thirupathiripuliyur. The temple is 0.5 km from Thirupathiripuliyur Railway Station. Padaleeswarar 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.

References

  1. ↑ ta:திருப்பாதிரிப்புலியூர் பாடலேசுவரர் கோயில்
  2. ↑ Reddy, G.Venkatramana. Alayam - The Hindu temple - An epitome of Hindu Culture. Mylapore, Chennai: Sri Ramakrishna Math. p. 31. ISBN 978-81-7823-542-4.
  • Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 52. ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
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