Thiruvettisvarar Temple, Thiruvettisvaranpettai
| Thiruvettisvarar Temple, Thiruvettisvaranpettai | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Lord (Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Triplicane |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Thiruvettisvarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Thiruvettisvaranpettai in Triplicane, Chennai 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. This place is also called as Thirupattinam.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam, is known as Thiruvettisvarar. The Goddess is known as Maragathavalli. She is also known as Senbagambikai.[2]
Specialities
The presiding deity is flanked by
Kandar Anuboothy, Shanmuga Kavacham by Pamban Swamigal, Kanda Shasti Kavasam, and Deivamanimalai from Arutpa Ramalinga Swamigal are found. Stucco sculptures of Six Abodes of Murugan are also found.[2] Brahmotsavam, Vaikasi Visakam, Purattasi Amavasaya, Masi Maham and other festivals are celebrated in this temple.[4]
Other shrines
Shrines of
Location
Triplicane is a part of Chennai. In the Triplicane High road, next to post office a Vinayaka Temple is found. From there this temple can be reached. It is opened for worship from 6.00 to 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 to 9.00 p.m.[3]
References
- ^ a b பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
- ^ a b c d மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, திருவேட்டி (Thiruvetty), 6-7-7
- ^ a b தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், திருமலை, 7-12-7
- ^ a b திருவேட்டீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோயில், தினமலர் கோயில்கள்