Tiruvirkolam Explained

Tiruvirkolam
Settlement Type:town
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:13.0122°N 79.8149°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Thiruvallur
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Chennai

Tiruvirkolam (also Thiruvirkolam or Koovam or Coovum or Cooum) is an ancient temple town on the banks of the Koovam River in Tamil Nadu, India. It is located about 70 km from Chennai. The water, though sparkling clear over here, becomes polluted on the way and reaches the Bay of Bengal.[1]

Landmarks

Sri Tripuranthaka Swami temple has God Shiva as the principal deity.[2]

Notes and References

  1. (The Hindu, 23 September 2008)
  2. Web site: Tripuranthaka Swami Temple : Tripuranthaka Swami Temple Details Tripuranthaka Swami- Cooum Tamilnadu Temple திரிபுராந்தகர் . . 6 October 2021.