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{{Infobox temple<br />
| name = Mappedu Singeeswarar Temple <br />
| image = Singeeswarar Temple Kopuram.jpg<br />
| caption = Singeeswarar Temple, Mappedu, [[Tiruvallur district|Tiruvallur]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| map_type = Tamil Nadu<br />
| map_caption = Singeeswarar Temple, Mappedu, [[Tiruvallur district|Tiruvallur]], [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| coordinates = {{coord|13.0303|N|79.8584|E|display=inline,title}}<br />
| country = {{flag|India}}<br />
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| district = [[Tiruvallur district|Tiruvallur]]<br />
| location = Mappedu <br />
| elevation_m = 84.18<br />
| deity = [[Shiva|Singeeswarar]]<br />
| festivals = [[Maha Shivaratri]], Brahmotsav<br />
| architecture = [[Dravidian architecture]]<br />
| temple_quantity = One<br />
| inscriptions = found <br />
| year_completed = 976 A. D.<br />
| creator = [[Aditha Karikalan|Aditya Karikal Chollha II]]<br />
}}<br />
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'''Singeeswarar Temple''' is a [[Hindu temple|Shiva temple]] which is maintained under the control of [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]], [[Government of Tamil Nadu]] in [[India]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arulmigu Singeeswarar Temple, Mappedu - 631402, Tiruvallur District [TM001589]., Singeeswarar |url=https://hrce.tn.gov.in/hrcehome/index_temple.php?tid=1589 |access-date=2024-09-28 |website=hrce.tn.gov.in}}</ref><br />
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== Location ==<br />
This temple is located with the [[Geographic coordinate system|coordinates]] of ({{coord|13.0303|N|79.8584|E}}) at Mappedu in [[Tiruvallur district|Tiruvallur]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] state in India.<ref>{{Cite book |author=S. PRAKASH |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=exo5EAAAQBAJ&q=Mappedu%2520Singeeswarar%2520Temple&pg=PT402 |title=Unlock Purva Punya and Paap from the Stories of 27 Nakshatras: Curses through Medical Astrology |date=20 July 2021 |publisher=Notion Press |isbn=978-1-63957-558-9 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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From Poonamallee, about 20&nbsp;km on the Chennai Poontamalli - Perambakkam highway, this temple is situated and considered to be a special temple with Anjaneya in the state of subtle, playing Veena.<ref>{{Cite web |author=சக்தி விகடன் டீம் |date=10 January 2023 |title=ஆஞ்சநேயர் சூட்சும வடிவில் வீணை இசைக்கும் சிவாலயம்! |url=https://www.vikatan.com/spiritual/temples/mappedu-lord-singeeswarar-temple-story |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=Vikatan |language=ta}}</ref><br />
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== Creation ==<br />
This temple was built by [[Aditha Karikalan|Aditya Karikal Chollha II]] (elder brother of [[Rajaraja I|Rajaraja Chollha]]) in the year 976 A. D.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Visit Temples : Best Website for Visiting Temples in India |url=https://www.visittemples.com/hindu/arulmigusingeeswarartemplemappedutiruvallurdistricttamilnadu |access-date=28 September 2024 |website=www.visittemples.com}}</ref><br />
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During the reign of King Tirumala Nayaka, Kalathiappa Mudaliyar was his officer. Ariyanatha Mudaliar, son of Kalathiappa Mudaliar, served as the minister of King Tirumala Nayaka. Later he served as the chief officer viz., 'Thalavai' of King Krishnappa Nayaka II. He was born in Mappedu also called as 'Meippedu'. Therefore, he executed the restoration work of erecting the Main tower (Raja Gopuram) of this temple located in his birthplace Mappedu and also renovated the shrine of Veerabaaleeswarar in this temple.<ref>{{Cite web |author=மாலை மலர் |date=2 March 2018 |title=மூல நட்சத்திரக்காரர்கள் குறை நீக்கும் மப்பேடு சிங்கீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோவில் |url=https://www.maalaimalar.com/devotional/temples/2018/03/02080636/1148469/singeeswarar-temple-mappedu.vpf |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=www.maalaimalar.com |language=ta}}</ref><br />
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== Mythical importance ==<br />
# In Mythology, [[Vishnu]] appeared in the form of 'Mohini' (special avatar) to share the nectar obtained by the [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]] from the sea named [[Kshira Sagara|Thiruppaarkadal]] and recognized the two [[Asura]]s who were with them and killed the Asuras. Incarnated as Mohini, he worshiped [[Shiva]] at Meippedu (now Mappedu) area of this temple location to regain his true form. That is why this place was known as 'Meippedu' (Mei in Tamil - truth; pedu in Tamil - form) and later as 'Mappedu'.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Ganesh |date=17 August 2019 |title=Sri Singeeswarar Temple- Mappedu |url=https://www.indiatempletour.com/sri-singeeswarar-temple-mappedu/ |access-date=28 September 2024 |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
# During the period of [[Ramayana]], [[Hanuman]] came to this place, in search of lost [[Sita]], without knowing her hidden place, he played the [[Amritvarshini (raga)|Amritvarshini]] on the veena in this temple area. Hearing the melody, Shiva in the form of Singeeswarar appeared in front of him and directed him to go to Sri Lanka for searching Sita.<ref>{{Cite web |title=மப்பேடு சிங்கீஸ்வரர் கோவில் |url=https://www.alayathuligal.com/blog/mk72fnscchf7f563p4jamlk46sp42h |access-date=29 September 2024 |website=௳ (முகப்பு) |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
# When Shiva was performing [[Tandava|Ananda Tandava]] at [[Thiruvalangadu]], one of his [[Pancha Sabhai|pancha sabha sthalams]], Nandi Devar named Singhi played [[Mridangam]] there. Because Nandi devar sat blindfolded due to his preoccupation with the mridangam, he was unable to experience the blissful dance of Shiva. Therefore, Nandi devar explained his condition to Shiva and requested Him to see Shiva's dance again. Shiva again performed Ananda Tandava for him at the temple area, presently Mappedu called Meippedu earlier and blessed him. Shiva is called Singeeswarar because He blessed Nandi named Singhi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sri Singeeswarar temple |url=https://templefolks.com/temple-pedia/sri-singeeswarar-temple |access-date=28 September 2024 |website=Templefolks |language=EN}}</ref><br />
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== Importance of Tamil ==<br />
Shiva gifted tha Tamil alphabet 'nga' to sage [[Agastya]]. Later Agastya, in this temple, shared this knowledge with sage Sudha Budha who introduced the alphabet to the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.bhaktikalpa.com/special_temple_details.aspx?id=4827 |access-date=28 September 2024 |website=www.bhaktikalpa.com}}</ref><br />
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== Sub deities ==<br />
Aadhikesava Perumal with His consorts goddess Sridevi and goddess Boodevi, Veerabaaleeswarar, [[Durga]], Chandikeswarar, Asthaana Vinayaka, Subramanian with His consorts Valli and Devasena, Veena Anjaneya, Sun and Kaala Bhairava are the sub deities in this temple.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Singeeswarar Temple : Singeeswarar Temple Details |url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1390 |access-date=28 September 2024 |website=temple.dinamalar.com}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Shiva temples in Tiruvallur district]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Tiruvallur district]]<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Tamil Nadu by district]]</div>VanessaColls18