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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India}}<br />
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| map_type = India Tamil Nadu<br />
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| coordinates = {{coord|11|00|16|N|76|57|41|E|type:landmark_region:IN|display=inline,title}}<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
| state = [[Tamil Nadu]]<br />
| district = [[Coimbatore district|Coimbatore]]<br />
| location = K.Vadamadurai, [[Thudiyalur]], [[Coimbatore]].<br />
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| deity = Virundeeswarar ([[Shiva]])<br />
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Thiruthudisaimpathy '''Virundeeswarar Temple''' (['''விருந்தீஸ்வரர்''') <ref>{{Cite web |title=Virundeeswarar Temple : Virundeeswarar Temple Details {{!}} Virundeeswarar- Vadamadhurai {{!}} Tamilnadu Temple {{!}} விருந்தீஸ்வரர் |url=https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=60 |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=[[Dinamalar]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ilamurugan |date=2022-01-08 |title=Tamilnadu Tourism: Virundheeswarar Temple, Vadamadurai, Coimbatore |url=https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/01/virundheeswarar-temple-vadamadurai-coimbatore.html |access-date=2022-11-10 |website=Tamilnadu Tourism}}</ref> is located in Vadamadurai near [[Thudiyalur]] on Mettupalayam road in the State of [[Tamil Nadu]]. Earlier it was called Thiruthudisaimpathy, and later Thudiyalur. It is an ancient temple, more than 1300+ years old. It is one of the most important Siva Temples in [[Coimbatore]]. It is believed to have been constructed by [[Chola dynasty|Chozha]] kings in the 7th century.<br />
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The Lord [[Shiva]] is depicted as Swayambumurthy. Two Lingams are in the sanctorum- one (Swayambumurthy) is at the back and a small one is in the front. The temple faces East.<br />
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The temple is maintained and administered by the [[Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department]] of [[Government of Tamil Nadu]].<br />
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==History==<br />
As per Sthala Puranam, one Sundaramurthy Nayanar was travelling in this area. After having ''darshan'' at [[Avinashi]], he was tired and hungry. He prayed to the Lord to rescue him. At that time, an elderly couple fed him food mainly made with drumstick leaves and fruits. When Sundarar's hunger was satisfied, he learned that the couple were Shri [[Parvati|Parvathi]] and Parameswarar. As the Lord offered Virundhu (feast or food), he is called Virundeeswarar. He is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort [[Parvati]], who is known as Viswanayaki.<br />
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Lord [[Nataraja]] is generally depicted as dancing with long hair flying, however in this temple his hair is well dressed. Lord Shiva granted equal power to Nandhi at this temple, hence this Nandi is called Adhikara Nandi. The concept of Adhikara Nandi originated from this temple. The Adhikara Nandi concept in other temples came into existence after this temple.<br />
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This temple began celebrating Maha-Kumbhabhishekam on 11-July-2019.<br />
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==Events==<br />
* The Sun falls on Lord Virundeeswarar every 17th of [[Panguni]].<br />
* [[Maha Shivratri]]<br />
* [[Pradosha]]m<br />
* [[Sankashti Chaturthi|Sankatahara Chaturthi]]<br />
* [[Ganesh Chaturthi]]<br />
* [[Thaipusam]]<br />
* [[Bhairava Ashtami|Kala Bhairavar Ashtami]]<br />
* [[Thiruvathira|Arudhra Darisanam]]<br />
* [[Hanuman Jayanti]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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