Velladainatha Swami Temple

Velladainatha Swami Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the village of Thirukkarukavur in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Legend

Thirukarugavur is believed to be the place when the Saivite saint Sundarar was purified of the sin of killing Jains who lost in debate with him.

Deity

The presiding deity is Somaskanda. The goddess is Kaviaganni. There are shrines to Ganesha, Durga, Murugan and his consorts Valli and Deivayanai.

References

  • "Velladainatha Swami Temple". Dinamalar.

Coordinates: 11°14′37″N 79°46′51″E / 11.243736°N 79.780802°E / 11.243736; 79.780802

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