Vadukeeswarar temple, Hindu temple in Puducherry, India
Vadukeeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine in Puducherry featuring South Indian architectural style with detailed stone carvings, open courtyards, and several inner sanctums spread across grounds covering roughly two acres. The layout reveals different structures as visitors move through the space.
The temple was founded during the Chola dynasty and contains inscriptions from rulers Rajaraja Chola I and Kulothunga Chola I. It survived the upheavals and shifts across different historical periods.
This shrine is one of 275 sacred places celebrated in Tevaram poems composed by Tamil saint poets, a tradition that still shapes how pilgrims visit and experience it today.
The shrine welcomes visitors year-round and offers chances to watch or take part in daily ceremonies. Comfortable footwear is recommended since exploring the grounds requires walking through various sections and entrances.
Local tradition tells that Shiva punished Brahma for his impatience and excessive pride, which is how the temple received its name. This story remains woven into the place's identity and is passed along by residents and priests.
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