Vaigalnathar Temple

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Vaigalnathar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMayiladuthurai district
DeityLord Shiva
Location
LocationThiruvaigal
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
The temple

Vaigalnathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the village of Thiruvaigal in the Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

History[edit]

The Vaigalnathar Temple is believed to be one of the three major temples constructed by the Early Chola king Kocengannan. Praises of the temple are found in the Thevaram as well as Thiruvasakam. The presiding deity is Shiva in form of Shenbaga Aranyeswarar.

Shrines[edit]

The temple complex has shrines to Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi and Agastya.

References[edit]

  • "Vaigalnathar Temple". Dinamalar.