Thirukumaresar temple

Cuddalore district, India

Also known as: இராஜேந்திர பட்டினம் சுவேதாரண்யேசுவரர் கோயில்తిరుకుమారేసర్ ఆలయం

Thirukumaresar Temple is a Hindu temple to the deity Shiva, in Rajendirapattinam a village in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Thirukumaresar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Verumulai Amman. The presiding deity is mentioned in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram. The temple is also the birthplace of Saiva saint Tirunilakanta Yazhpana Nayanar. The temple complex covers around half acre and entered through a five tiered gopuram, the main gateway.[1]

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Key facts

LocationCuddalore district, India
StatusActive

Sources

  1. Thirukumaresar temple - Wikipedia — Wikipedia
  2. Wikidata Q15707029 — Wikidata