Arasaleeswarar temple, Ancient Hindu temple in Olindiyampattu, Tamil Nadu, India.
Arasaleeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine in Olindiyampattu with granite walls that enclose multiple prayer spaces dedicated to Shiva and his consort Periyanaayagi. The complex contains various chambers and halls arranged around the central sanctuaries where worship takes place.
The temple originated during the Chola dynasty, an era known for building grand religious structures. Regional rulers later rebuilt the current stone structure in the sixteenth century.
The temple honors the sacred union of Shiva and his consort Periyanaayagi, a pairing that shapes how visitors approach their prayers here. This dual devotion creates a particular spiritual focus that draws people to worship at the shrine.
The temple is located on Olunthiyapatu-Nesal-Puthuppattu Road with regular buses connecting it to larger towns in the district. Visitors should allow time to walk through the grounds and observe the daily worship rituals that happen throughout the day.
The name comes from a legend where sage Vamadeva performed worship under an Arasu tree at this location. This story connects the temple to an ancient spiritual past that remains part of local memory.
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