Thyagaraja Temple,
Kilimangalam, Cuddalore
Thyagaraja Temple is a
Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kilimangalam Village in
Thittagudi Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called
as Thyagaraja and Mother is called as Shivagama Sundari. The Temple is situated
on the southern banks of Vellaru River.
The Temple
The Temple is facing
towards east with an entrance arch at the southern side. The entrance arch has
a stucco image of Rishabaroodar. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing the
sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Artha Mandapam. Presiding
Deity is called as Thyagaraja and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum
in the form of Lingam.
Dakshinamoorthy,
Lingodbhava and Brahma are the Koshta idols located around the sanctum walls. There
is a beautiful relief of Swan worshipping Lord Shiva can be seen in the sanctum
wall. Mother is called as Shivagama Sundari. She is housed in a separate east
facing shrine. Her shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. There
are shrines for Vinayaga, Murugan, Navagrahas, Bhairavar and Nagas in the
temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at
about 4 Kms from Murugankudi, 9 Kms from Pennadam New Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Pennadam
Railway Station, 14 Kms from Virudhachalam, 23 Kms from Thittagudi, 75 Kms from
Cuddalore and 121 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees need to travel in
Thittagudi to Virudhachalam Route and take a left turn at Murugankudi, then
cross the Vellaru River to reach this Temple.
Location
