Sivanthiappar Vikramasingapuram

Saivite Temples, Tirunelveli District

God

Sivanthiappar, facing east

Goddess

Vazhiadimaikonda Nayaki, facing south

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga, Navagraha, Sivasubramanian, Mangayarkarasi. Inner Prakaram – Dakshnimaurthy, Kannimoola Vinayaka, Muruga with consorts, Chandikeswara, Saneeswarar, Nataraja, Bhairava, Chandran, Suryan, Adhikara Nandi, Durga, Saptha Madar, Naalvar

Sivanthiappar Vikramasingapuram is a large temple with 2 Prakarams. A large 5 tiered Rajagopuram is at the entrance in the east. This is followed by an open courtyard with the Balipeedam, Nandi and flagstaff. On the left and right of the entrance to the outer Prakaram are Vinayaka and Muruga with consorts respectively. This is followed by the Maha Mantapam and the inner Prakaram which is completely covered. A rain water harvesting system had existed in this temple in the olden days itself though they have been destroyed in later days. Remnants were pointed out by the priest. The temple is beautifully maintained and well kept. The Nayak kings Sivanthiappa and Muthuveera Nayak are in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum of the lord in praying position. In the shrine of Arumuga his consorts are not by his side as usual but facing each other in front, praying to him.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Vilwam (Aegle marmelos)