Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Padi

Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple [1][2] is a temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, located at Padi, a north-western neighbourhood of Chennai, India.

Tiruvalithayam
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChennai
DeityValleswarar (Shiva)
Jagathambal (Parvathi)
Location
LocationPadi
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates13°06′N 80°11′E
Architecture
TypeTamil architecture

History

The temple is closely associated with Rajaraja Chola III. Padi historically is referred to the place used to store armory. The God here is worshipped by Ramar, Bharathwajar, Anjaneyar, Surya, Chandra, Indran and Valiyan.

Presiding deity

Presiding deity of the temple is Tiruvallesvarar. The consort is Jagadambika.[3]

Legend

Planet Jupiter who was cursed by Menaka. On the advice of Markendeya, he reached this place, got a dip and worshipped the presiding deity and got relief from the curse. Devotees pray to the Jupiter to get remedy for their relief from sins.[3]

Significance

It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams - Shiva Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Tevaram poems by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar.[3]

Transport

The temple can be reached by bus towards Padi. The railhead from Ambattur is 4 km away from the temple.

  • Outer view of the temple

References
  1. "Tiruvalleswarar Temple". Dinamalar temples. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. ta:திருவலிதாயம் திருவல்லீசுவரர் கோயில்
  3. Sri Tiruvallesvarar Temple
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