Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram

Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChengalpattu
DeityRudrakodisvarar
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri
Location
LocationTirukalukundram
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram is located in Tamil Nadu
Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram
Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates12°36′07″N 80°03′41″E / 12.60194°N 80.06140°E / 12.60194; 80.06140
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation54.35 m (178 ft)

Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram is a Siva temple in Tirukalukundram in Chengalpattu District in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] This temple is also known as Urutthiran Temple, Rudhran Temple and Ruthrankoil.

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.[citation needed]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Rudrakodisvarar. His consort is known as Tiripurasundari.[1]

Shrines

The shrine of the presiding deity is facing east and the shrine of the goddess is facing south.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009


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