Theertheeswarar Thiruvallur

Saivite Temples, Thiruvallur District

God

Theertheeswarar, facing east

Goddess

Tirupurasundari, facing south

Other Deities

Sanctum Niches – Ganesha, Dakshinamurthy, Vishnu, Brahma, Chandikeswara, Durga. Naagar, Muruga with consorts, Ayyappan, Dhandayuthapani, Navagraha

Theertheeswarar Thiruvallur is a small east facing temple adjacent to the bigger and more famous Veeraraghava Perumal temple and its temple tank. This temple is older than 500 years. A small 3 tier Rajagopuram welcomes you. A single Prakaram houses all the deities and shrines.

Holy Water – No information

Holy Tree – No information

History

Theertheeswarar Thiruvallur is older than 500 years. Exact historic information is not available as on date.

Legend

Theertheeswarar Thiruvallur could have received its name from its location on the banks of the Theertham tank of the adjacent Veeraraghava Perumal temple.

Directions

Theertheeswarar Thiruvallur is adjacent to the Veeraragava Perumal temple and its temple tank.

Stay and Food

Thiruvallur has a few restaurants for a decent meal including one opposite the Rajagopuram of Veeraraghava Perumal temple.

Saivite Temples