Virupakshiswarar Temple, Mylapore Explained

Virupakshiswarar Temple, Mylapore
Coordinates:	13.0387°N 80.2741°W
Country:	India
State:	Tamil Nadu
District:	Chennai
Location:	Mylapore in Chennai
Deity:	Lord Shiva

Virupakshiswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Sapta Sthana Shiva temples

This temple is one of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples in Mylapore area (one of the seven sacred Shiva temples in Mylapore).^[1] They are:

In addition to these "Sapta Sthana Shiva sthalas", the Ekambareshwarar–Valluvar temple in the neighbourhood is traditionally considered the indispensable eighth.^[2]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Virupakshiswarar. The goddess is known as Visalakshi.^[1] While Sundarar was worshipping the deity, as per his wish, the Lord blessed him with his Tandava of Nataraja.^[3]

Opening time

The temple located near Karaneeswarar Temple in Mylapore. It is opened for worship from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.^[1]

External links

Dinamalar Temples, தினமலர் கோயில்கள்

Notes and References

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