Kailasanathar Temple, Sivappalli
Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Sembonarkovil in Nagapattinam district in Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. Now this place is called Tiruchempalli. Tiruchempalli was part of Sembonarkovil. It became Tirusivanpalli and then Tirusivampalli. Now it is called as Tiruchempalli.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha is represented by the lingam known as Kailasanathar. The Goddess is known as Parvati. Shrine of Chandikesvarar is also found here.[1]
Specialities
While Dakshan was conducting
Structure
As the main temple of Shiva got dilapidated, the sculptures of presiding deity and the Goddess taken from the place and is kept in the Muruga temple nearby. On either side of the entrance to the Murga temple, they are kept. The entrance is found without
Location
One time puja is held in this temple regularly. In Mayiladuthurai-Akkur road, after reaching Sembonarkovil, Mukkoottu road could be arrived. From there in left, at a short distance Angalamman Temple is found. Next to that temple, this temple, known as Muruga Temple or Subramaniaswami Temple could be reached.[3]
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