Vishamangalesvarar Temple, Thudaiyur
About Vishamangalesvarar Temple, Thudaiyur
Located in Thudaiyur, Tiruchirapalli district, Vishamangalesvarar Temple stands as a significant spiritual center with roots extending to the early Chola period. Historical inscriptions from the reigns of Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I, along with a 13th-century land measure inscription, attest to its antiquity. The temple's presiding deity, represented by a lingam in the garbhagriha, is known as Vishamangalesvarar, with the goddess called Mangalanayaki. According to tradition, the deity also bears the name Kadambavanesvarar, and the goddess is known as Veeramangalesvari. The temple features a distinctive architectural arrangement where Vishnu appears with his consorts in the position typically occupied by Chandra and Surya in other Shiva temples—a rare configuration. The inner prakara contains shrines dedicated to Vinayaka, Subramania, and Saraswati, while Dakshinamurthy appears in the south section.
How to reach
You may also visit
Tiger Cave
5Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist monastery complex near Krabi, Thailand, featuring a challenging 1,260-step ascent to a hilltop summit crowned with a Golden Buddha statue and panoramic limestone vistas.
Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Kanhor
A small shrine dedicated to Sant Gajanan Maharaj located in Kanhor, constructed by devotees as part of the broader network of temples honoring this revered Maharashtra saint.
Chokkeeswarar Temple
Chokkeeswarar Temple in Kancheepuram is a ninth-century Hindu shrine built during the Chola dynasty and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.