Thinthirineesvarar Temple, Tindivanam

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Thinthirineesvarar Temple is a

Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2][3]

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. This place is also known as Thindeechuram, Thinthiruni and Pulithinthirunvanam. This temple is also known Easwaran Temple.[2]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam, is known as Thinthirineesvarar. The Goddess is known as Maragathavalli and Marathambal.[2]

Specialities

The presiding deity was worshipped by Valmiki, Vyasar, Tindi, Mundi, Killi and Killali. It is said that the vimana of the temple was built by Vyasar. In inscription found in this temple, this place is known as "Oymanattu...Thiruthindeechuram".[2]

Structure

The temple, with

Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Vishnu and Durga are found.[1]

Festival

Adhikara Nandhi festival is held in this temple.[4]

Location

The temple is located at Tindivanam in

Trichy road. After crossing the flyover, the temple can be reached in the Easwaran Koil Street.It is opened for worship from 6.00 to 11.30 a.m. and 4.00 to 9.00 p.m.[3]

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