Vriddhagiriswarar Temple, Vriddhachalam
| Vriddhagiriswarar Temple | |
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  Vriddhagiriswarar Temple Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 11°18′N 79°12′E / 11.30°N 79.20°ECoordinates: 11°18′N 79°12′E / 11.30°N 79.20°E |
| 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.
References
- Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 66. ISBN 81-7478-177-3, ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
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