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Adding local short description: "Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India", overriding Wikidata description "temple in India" (Shortdesc helper)

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{{Short description|Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox Hindu temple
| name = Veezhinathar Temple
| image = Veezhinathar Kovil.jpg
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| map_type = India Tamil Nadu
| map_caption = Location in Tamil Nadu
| coordinates = {{coord|10|46|N|79|50|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}
| country = [[India]]
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]
| district = [[Tiruvarur district|Thiruvarur]]
| location = Thiruveezhimizhalai, [[Kudavasal taluk|Kudavasal]]
| elevation_m =
| deity = Veezhinathar ([[Shiva]])
Azhagiya Maamulai Amman ([[Parvati]])

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| architecture = [[Dravidian architecture]]
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'''Veezhinathar Temple''' (வீழிநாதர் கோயில், திருவீழிமிழலை <ref name="ta.wikipedia.org">[[:ta:திருவீழிமிழலை வீழிநாதேஸ்வரர் கோயில்]]</ref>]) is an ancient temple located in [[Thiruveezhimizhalai]] dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]]. Thiruveezhimizhalai is a revenue village in [[Kudavasal taluk|Kudavasal Taluka]] of [[Tiruvarur district|Thiruvarur District]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. This temple is the 61st [[Paadal Petra Sthalangal|Padal Petra Kovil]] also known as [[Paadal Petra Sthalams]] in the Chola Naadu, South of Kaveri. <ref name="shiva"> [http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/s261.html Tiruveezhimizhalai, Abodes of Shiva]</ref>

== Mythology ==
[[Parvati]] is said to have been reborn as [[Katyayini|Katyayani]] and married [[Shiva]] here. [[Vishnu]] received the cosmic weapon Chakrayudam from Shiva here in lieu of the 1000 flower worship to Shiva. A panel depicting the divine marriage is seen behind the [[Shivalingam]]. The Moolvar vimanam is believed to be brought to here by [[Mahavishnu]].<ref name="shiva"/>

==History==
[[File:Thiruveezhimizhalai7.jpg|left|200x200px|Image of the hall of the temple where bats cannot reside|thumb]]
The name Thiruveezhimizhalai is said to have come from two legends that took place here. The place was once a forest full of Sandhanam (Sandalwood), Senbagai, Pala (Jackfruit), Vila which is called Veezhi in Tamil. Also there is a plant by name Veezhi which grows in abundance at this place. Hence it is called Veezhi Kaadu(forest). Secondly there was a hunter by name Mizhalai Kurumbar who lived here. He used to offer Vila fruit to Lord Shiva daily. Seeing his [[bhakthi]], Lord Shiva gave [[Darśana|dharsan]] to him. <ref name="dm"> [https://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=523 Sri Veezhinatheswarar Temple, Dinamalar Temples]</ref> Lord Shiva + Veezhi Plants + Mizhalai Kurumbar = Thiruveezhimizhalai <ref name="dm"/> When [[Sambandar]] and [[Thirunavukarasar]] visit this place, there was a severe drought all around. They prayed to Lord Shiva who gave Padikasu (Gold Coin) one each every day to both of them. <ref name="dm"/> Sambandar gets Padikasu at the Pedam in front of Mahamandapam. Navukarasar gets gold coin in the Pedam in Merkku (west) ''[[prakaram]]''(closed precincts of a temple). Using these gold coin, they offered food to the needy people. The [[Mutt (hinduism)|Math]] where they did anandanam is located on Vadaku Therodum Veedhi (North car Street).

==How to reach==
[[File:Thiruveezhimizhalai3.jpg|left|200px|Image of the sanctum and entry tower|thumb]]
From [[Kumbakonam]], take Thiruvarur road till Natchiyar Koil and from there, take Poonthotam-Natchiyar Koil Road to reach Thenkarai. From Thenkarai, cross the Arasalarur in the north and walk 1 km. to reach Thiruveezhimizhalai temple. Those who come from [[Chennai]] or [[Pondicherry|Puducherry]] can come up to [[Mayavaram]] and take Mayavarum-Thiruvarur Road up to Poonthottam. From Poonthottam, take Poonthotam-Natchiyar Koil Road to reach Thenkarai.

==References==
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== External links ==
{{commonscat|Veezhinathar temple}}

* [http://www.templenet.com/Tamilnadu/s261.html Tiruveezhimizhalai Netrarpaneswarar -Veezhiazhageeswarar Temple]
* [http://www.shivatemples.com/sofc/sc061.php Nethrarbaneswarar Temple, Tiruveezhimizhalai]
* [http://temple.dinamalar.com/New.aspx?id=523 Veezhinathar Kovil,Thiruveezhimizhalai (in Tamil)]
* [http://www.thevaaram.org/thirumurai_1/songview.php?thiru=1&Song_idField=1092&padhi=136+&button=%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%86%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95 Thiruveezhimizhalai Padigam (in Tamil)]
* [http://spiritualaffairs.blogspot.com/search/label/Thiruvizhemizhalai Special Dharshan of Thiruveezhimizhalai]

{{HinduMythology}}

==Photogallery==
<gallery>
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple1.jpg|Main entrance
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple2.jpg|Flagpost
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple3.jpg|Facade of the mandapa
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple4.jpg|Front mandapa
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple5.jpg|Vimana
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple6.jpg|Shrine of the Goddess
File:Tiruvilimilalai_vilinathar_temple13.jpg|Temple tank
</gallery>

[[Category:Shiva temples in Tiruvarur district]]
[[Category:Padal Petra Stalam]]

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