Thiruthudisaimpathy "Virundeeswarar Temple" ��ிருந்தீஸ்வரர் is located in Vadamadurai near

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on Mettupalayam road around 10Km from

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in the State of

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. Earlier this place was called as Thiruthudisaimpathy, later it become as Thudiyalur. It is one of the ancient temples in the city which is more than 1300+ years old and it is one among most important Siva Temples in Coimbatore. It is believed to have been constructed by Chozha kings in the 7th century. The Lord

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is wayambumurthy There are actually two Lingams in the sanctorum- One Lingam wayambumurthyat the back and a small Lingam in the front. The temple is facing East. The temple is maintained and administered by the

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History

As per Sthala Puranam, once Sundaramurthy Nayanar was travelling in this area. After having darshan at

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, he came this side and he was very tired and hungry. He prayed to the Lord to come to his rescue. At that time, an elderly couple came that side and fed him sumptuous food mainly made with Drumstick leaves and fruits. When Sundarar’s hunger was satisfied, to his surprise, he found that the couple were none other than Shri Parvathi and Parameswarar. As the Lord offered Virundhu ( feast or food ), He is called Virundeeswarar, is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort

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, who is known as "Viswanayaki". We usually see Lord Nataraja dancing with his long hair flying wide, the Lord dances here with his hair well dressed. Lord Shiva granted his equal power to vehicle Nandhi at this temple, hence this Nandi is called "Adhikara Nandi", the concept of Adhikara Nandi is originated from this temple. As per local people, the Adhikara Nandi concept in other temples came into existence after this temple. After Several years, this temple Maha-Kumbhabhishekam was held on 11-July-2019.

Events

* Every year on 17th of Panguni month, the Sun rays falls on Lord Virundeeswarar *

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m * Sankatahara Chaturthi *

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* Kala Bhairavar Ashtami * Arudhra Darisanam *

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Location

Arulmigu Virundeeswar Temple, Mettupalayam Road, K. Vadamadurai Post ear Thudiyalur Coimbatore-641017

Temple Time

* Morning: 7.00 AM to 12.00 PM * Evening: 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM

References

{{Reflist Shiva temples in Coimbatore district