Kailasanathar Temple, Tirumetrazhigai Explained

Kailasanathar Temple, Tirumetrazhigai,^[1] is a Siva temple near Patteeswaram in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu (India).^[2]

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 Kailasanathar. His consort is known as Sabalanayagi.

Shrines

In front of the sanctum santorum Surya, Chandikesvarar, Vinayaka, Bairava and Sabalayanagi are found. Nandhi and balipeeta are found in front of the temple. Sculptures are found in the kosta.

External links

• மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், ARaimERRaLi, Sl.No.21 of 139 temples
• Shiva Temples, தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், ஆறைமேற்றளி, Sl.No.14 of 133 temples, page1

Notes and References

1. [:ta:திருமேற்றளிகை கைலாசநாதர் கோயில்]
2. பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009