Kripapureeswarar Temple, Hindu temple in Thiruvennainallur, India
The temple features a five-tiered rajagopuram entrance tower and multiple shrines enclosed within substantial granite walls throughout the sacred complex.
The temple structure dates from the 10th century during the Chola period, with notable endowments from Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi supporting its construction.
The temple earned recognition as Paadal Petra Sthalam due to Sundarar, an 8th-century saint who started his Tirumurai compositions with the verse Pitha Piraisudi.
The temple maintains regular operating hours from 6 AM to 11 AM and 4 PM to 8 PM, conducting four daily rituals including Kalasanthi and Uchikalam.
According to temple legends, sages in Tharukavanam attempted to destroy Shiva through penance but later sought blessings, leading to the deity's name Krupapureeswarar.
Location: Viluppuram district
Architectural style: Dravidian architecture
GPS coordinates: 11.86028,79.36639
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:13
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