Country India Architectural styles Dravidian architecture Primary deity Vriddhagiriswarar(shiva) | State Tamil Nadu Architectural style Dravidian architecture | |
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Location Vriddhachalam, Tamil Nadu, India Similar Pataleeswarar Temple - Cuddalore, Silver Beach, Thillai Kali Temple - Chidambaram, Fort St David, Thiruvadigai Temple | ||
Nishaant walking in vriddhagiriswarar temple vriddhachalam
The Vriddhagiriswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Vriddhachalam, Cuddalore district. The presiding deity is Vriddhagiriswarar. The temple gives its name to the town of Vriddhachalam.
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Description
The temple is surrounded by high walls and five gopurams. The mandapam is carved like a chariot. The chains of the temple car were donated by Charles Hyde, the District Collector of the then South Arcot district in 1813.
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Vriddhagiriswarar Temple, Vriddhachalam Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA