Saptha Rishiswarar Temple, Odugathur, Vellore
Saptha Rishiswarar Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Odugathur Village in Vellore
District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Saptha Rishiswarar and Mother
is called as Abitha Gujambal. Saint Arunagirinathar had sung about Lord Murugan
of this Temple is his Thirupugazh Hymns.
Legends
Saptha Rishis (Kashyapa,
Athri, Bharadwaja, Gowthama, Vasishta, Valmiki and Agasthya) worshipped Lord
Shiva here. Hence Lord is called as Saptha Rishiswarar.
History
The Temple is believed to be
built during 11th Century AD.
The
Temple
There is no Rajagopuram for
this Temple. The Temple is facing east. Presiding Deity is called as Saptha
Rishiswarar. He is facing east. Mother is called as Abitha Gujambal and is
facing south. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Saptha Mathas, Ayyanar, Kali and
Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli & Deivanai in the Temple premises.
Singers
Saint Arunagirinathar had sung
about Lord Murugan of this Temple is his Thirupugazh Hymns.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
17 Kms from Valathoor Railway Station, 37 Kms from Vellore, 41 Kms from Ambur,
48 Kms from Vaniyambadi and 168 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is
situated on Krishnagiri Trunk Road.