Veerateeswarar Temple, Hindu temple in Viluppuram district, India
The temple follows Dravidian architecture with a five-tiered rajagopuram and contains a sacred tank called Panchamuga Theertham near the main entrance.
The existing masonry structure dates to the 9th century during the Chola dynasty, with additional expansions completed under the Thanjavur Nayaks administration.
The temple represents one of eight Ashta Veeratanam temples where Shiva achieved victory over demons, specifically triumphing over an elephant as Gajasamhara.
The temple conducts four daily rituals, including abhisheka, alangaram, neivethanam, and deepa aradanai, maintaining traditional practices from morning until evening.
The Mahamandapa contains bronze representations of Gajasamharamurthy with six hands, along with other deities displaying regional metalwork techniques.
Location: Viluppuram district
Architectural style: Dravidian architecture
GPS coordinates: 11.97139,79.21056
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:44
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