Thiruvalangadu
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| Thiruvalangadu | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Vadavaraneshwarar(Shiva)
Vandar Kuzhalai( Parvathi) |
| Location | |
| Location | Tamil Nadu, India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°7′48″N 79°46′30″E / 13.13000°N 79.77500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Thiruvalangadu is a village in the western suburbs of Chennai, India. The railway station is located on the Chennai-Arakkonam Route, the penultimate station before Arakkonam.
Sri Vadaranyeswarar Temple is situated at a distance of 5 km from the station. It can also be accessed by road on NH205 (Chennai-Avadi-Tiruvallur-Renigunta route). A slight detour of about 6 km from NH205 on to the left takes one to the temple town of Thiruvalangadu.
Sri Tazhuvikuzhandheswarar Temple is another big temple located about two kilometer far south-easterly to Vedaranyeswarar Temple.
This village is the birthplace of the great Saint Pattinathar
The temple
The temple, built by the Cholas during the 12th century CE (though inscriptions evidence the 5th century CE), is regarded as a sacred Shaivaite temple in that it is one of the 5 majestic cosmic dance halls (
The temple is known not only for its architectural splendour, but also for the legends associated with mallikarjuna. The primary deity at the Sanctum is known as "Vadaranyeswarar" and the Lord's consort, "Vandarkuzhali Amman". The sthala Vriksham is a large banyan tree located behind the sanctum on the North East. It is here in this temple that Lord Shiva requested the great
The temple is complete in all respects in accordance with the traditional Cholan temple architecture that is typical of a Shaivaite shrine. The shrine's importance is enhanced by the mystic location of the temple on what was once a forest of banyan trees. The temple also sports a Large tank as well.
Shivraathri (during Makara) and Thiruvadirai (during Dhanur) festivals are celebrated in a grand manner in this temple.
Pancha Sabhai Sthalangal
The temples where Shiva is believed to have performed the Cosmic Dance.
| Category | Temple | Location | Element |
| Rathinachabai | Vada Aaranyeswarar Temple | Thiruvalangadu, Thiruvallur, Chennai
|
Emerald |
| Porchabai | Natarajar Temple
|
Chidambaram | Gold |
| Vellichabai | Meenakshi Amman Temple
|
Madurai | Silver |
| Thamirachabai | Nellaiappar Temple | Tirunelveli | Copper |
| Chithirachabai | Kutralanathar Temple | Thirukutralam | Art |
References
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