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Visvanathar Temple, Kunniyur

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Visvanathar Temple, Kunniyur
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruvarur
DeityLord Shiva
Location
LocationKunniyur
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture

Visvanathar Temple Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Kunniyur in Tiruvarur district in Tamil Nadu (India).[1][2][3]

Vaippu Sthalam

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It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar and Appar.[2]

Presiding deity

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The presiding deity is represented by the lingam known as Visvanathar. The Goddess is known as Visalakshi.[1]

Location

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In inscriptions this place is known as Arumozhideva Valanattu Kundriyur.[2] It is located at a distance of 10 km in Tiruvarur in Thiruthuraipoondi road.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
  2. ^ a b c மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, குன்றியூர் - (குன்னியூர்) Kunriyur - (Kunniyur), (2-39-1), (6-70-5)
  3. ^ தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், குன்றியூர், 2-39-1, 6-70-5