Vaseeswarar Temple, Ancient Hindu temple in Tiruvallur district, India
Vaseeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine in Tiruvallur district located on the southern banks of the Poondi reservoir. The main sanctum holds a Shiva lingam with Parvati honored as Pasupathinayagi within the inner chamber.
The shrine was founded over a thousand years ago and ranks among the oldest Shiva temples in the Thondai Mandalam region. Ancient hymns document its spiritual importance in the area.
The temple serves as a gathering place where devotees worship Shiva and participate in major festivals like Brahmotsavam throughout the year. These celebrations shape the spiritual rhythm of the local community.
The temple welcomes visitors during daytime and evening hours when multiple daily rituals occur inside. It is helpful to be aware of local conduct guidelines when visiting a sacred shrine.
The Shiva lingam in the sanctum bears a distinctive mark that requires priests to follow special ritual procedures when worshipping. This unusual feature makes the shrine notable among pilgrims.
Location: Tiruvallur district
GPS coordinates: 13.14083,79.87611
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:10
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