Uthavedeeswarar Temple

Inside Uthavaitheesvarar Temple (Kuthalam)

Uthavedeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Kuthalam in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.

Significance

Shiva as Uthavedeeswarar is the presiding deity. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva was married to Parvathi at this place and the god is believed to have left his sandals here before embarking for Mount Kailash. The Saivite saint Sambandar has composed hymns in praise of the temple in Thevaram.

References

"Uthavedeeswarar Temple". Dinamalar.

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