Vriddhagiriswarar Temple, Vriddhachalam

Vriddhagiriswarar Temple
Vriddhagiriswarar Temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geography
Coordinates 11°18′N 79°12′E / 11.30°N 79.20°E / 11.30; 79.20Coordinates: 11°18′N 79°12′E / 11.30°N 79.20°E / 11.30; 79.20
Country India
State Tamil Nadu
Location Vriddhachalam, Tamil Nadu, India
Culture
Primary deity Vriddhagiriswarar(shiva)
Architecture
Architectural styles Dravidian architecture

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.

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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