Thirunaadheeswarar Devanur

Saivite Temples, Villupuram District

God

Thirunaadheeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Kamaleswari, facing south

Other Deities

Ganesha and Muruga at entrance, Surya, Chandran, Naalvar, Ganesha, Shivalingam, Arunagirinadar, Muruga with consorts, Bhairava. Around the sanctum sanctorum Ganesha, Lingotbavar, Dakshinamurthy, Mahavishnu, Brahma, Chandikeswara, Durga, Ashtabuja Durga

Thirunaadheeswarar Devanur is a grand old temple but unprotected. Work seems to be happening to shape up this important temple. The huge stone gateway at the eastern entrance lead into a large stone mantapa with nicely carved pillars, followed by the Goddess shrine facing south. There are 4 Nandi’s installed and a few old ones lying about along with several other idols, aavudayars and lingams.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

The large number of stone inscriptions seen all around here at Thirunaadheeswarar Devanur clearly indicate the ancient past of this once huge temple, but the information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

While going from Tindivanam side take a right at the main junction at Gingee onto the Chetpet road. Go for about 15 kilometers and take a right to reach Thirunaadheeswarar Devanur and drive on to reach the perumal temple at Gengapuram. Refer our map below for exact location as there are other roads to reach the temple also.

Stay and Food

None locally. Gingee has some tea and snack shops.

Saivite Temples

Thirunaadheeswarar, Devanur