Vaigalnathar 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.
| Vaigalnathar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mayiladuthurai district |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Thiruvaigal |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
HistoryEdit
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.
ShrinesEdit
The temple complex has shrines to Brahma, Vishnu, Lakshmi and Agastya.