Devanathaswamy Temple, Peraiyur Explained
Devanathaswamy Temple is a Siva temple in Peraiyur in Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu (India).[1] [2] [3]
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sundarar.[2]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity is known as Devanathaswamy as well as Devanathar. The Goddess is known as Devanayaki.[1] [2]
Speciality
This place was known as Devamalai and Perumanallur.[2]
Another Shiva temple
There is also another Shiva temple in Peraiyur, known as Naganathaswamy Temple.
Notes and References
- பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
- https://shaivam.org/hindu-hub/temples/place/454/mizhalainaattumizhalak-devanathar-temple மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, மிழலை நாட்டு மிழலை (தேவமலை), 7-12-5
- http://www.shivatemples.com/vt/vtlist3.php தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், மிழலை நாட்டு மிழலை, 7-12-5