Proper name Padaleeswarar Temple Architectural style Dravidian architecture | ||
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Architectural styles South Indian Architecture Similar Thiruvadigai Temple, Vedapureeswarar temple - Thiruverkadu, Vedaranyeswarar temple, Silver Beach, Veezhinathar Kovil - Thiruveezhimizhalai | ||
Pataleeswarar Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in the town of Cuddalore. It was constructed during the Pallava and Medieval Chola periods.
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Architecture
The temple is constructed in Dravidian style of architecture. It is classified as Gnazhar Kovil, where the image of the presiding deity is set up under Gnazhar trees. Trees like Kondai, Kongu and Theekku (teak) all fall in the category. The temples constructed in wood made from Gnazhar trees are also classified as Gnzhar Koil. Literary evidence is found in the works of Tirugnanasambandar, who refers the temple as Gnazhar Koil.
Location
The temple is located in Cuddalore, aka Thirupathiripuliyur. The temple is 0.5 km from Thirupathiripuliyur Railway Station. Padaleeswarar Temple is one of the ancient temples in Tamil Nadu.[ cuddalore ] and most powerful god lord siva temple,The Temple plays a unique role in the history of Hindu religion, art, and architecture.