| Sundaresvarar Temple, Kattur | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvarur |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Kattur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Sundaresvarar Temple, Kattur is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kattur in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]
Vaippu Sthalam[edit | edit source]
It is one of the Vaippu Sthalams mentioned in songs by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar, one of the 63 Hindu saints living in Tamil Nadu during the 6th to 8th centuries CE.[1]
Presiding deity[edit | edit source]
The presiding deity represented by the lingam is known as Sundaresvarar. His consort is known as Abirami Ammai.[1][2]
Other deities[edit | edit source]
In the Prakaram, shrines of Subramania, Surya and Vinayaka are found.[1]
Location[edit | edit source]
This temple is located at Kattur in Tiruvarur-Kumbakonam road, at a distance of 5 km from Tiruvarur.[2]