Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar Temple Explained

Map Type:India Tamil Nadu
Coordinates:13.0215°N 79.7905°W
Country:India
State:Tamil Nadu
District:Tiruvallur
Location:Sivapuram
Deity:Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar (Shiva), Theerthapaleeswarar
Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar Temple
Native Name:இராஜராஜேஸ்வரமுடைய மகாதேவர் கோவில்
Founded By:Rajaraja Cholan
Native Name Lang:ta
Religious Affiliation:Hinduism
Governing Body:Archaeological Survey of India
Established:10th century
Inscriptions:Tamil
Architecture Type:Dravidian, Cholas period

Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar Temple (Sivapuram Sivan Temple) is a Shiva temple located in Sivapuram hamlet in Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu, India.[1]

History

This temple was initially built by Rajaraja Cholan during the 10th century C.E. and later developed by his son Rajendra Chola I.

Deities

The main deity in the temple is called "Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar" and also as Theerthapaleeswarar. His consort is Kamakshi Amman.

Rock inscriptions

The temple walls are full of inscriptions from top to bottom. These inscriptions are of both Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I period.[2]

One of the inscriptions gives the various titles of Rajendra Chola I. It also gives the information that he donated 180 goats to the temple for the upkeep of two Nanda lights (lanterns)

This temple is a treasure house for students who wish to research on Tamil inscriptions of the 10th and 11th centuries.

Management

The temple is managed by the Tamil Nadu department of the Archaeological Survey of India. The temple is maintained in good condition and further development works are being carried out.

Location

Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar Temple is located 100 meters from the Sivapuram Bus-Halt on the highway connecting Thiruvallur and Thakkolam.

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Additional information

Notes and References

  1. https://templesofindia.org/temple-view/sivapuram-sivan-kovil-rajarajeswaramudaiya-mahadevar-koil-tiruvallur-tamil-nadu-309fxn Sivapuram Sivan Kovil (Rajarajeswaramudaiya Mahadevar Koil)
  2. Web site: SIVAN KOIL – SIVAPURAM . 2023-08-26 . Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Archaeology.