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Hindu temple in Chennai, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Virupakshiswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Shiva.
Virupakshiswarar Temple, Mylapore | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chennai |
Deity | Lord Shiva |
Location | |
Location | Mylapore in Chennai |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 13°02′19″N 80°16′27″E |
This temple is one of the Sapta Sthana Shiva temples in Mylapore area (one of the seven sacred Shiva temples in Mylapore).[1] They are:
In addition to these "Sapta Sthana Shiva sthalas", the Ekambareshwarar–Valluvar temple in the neighbourhood is traditionally considered the indispensable eighth.[2]
The presiding deity is known as Virupakshiswarar. The goddess is known as Visalakshi.[1] While Sundarar was worshipping the deity, as per his wish, the Lord blessed him with his Tandava of Nataraja.[3]
The temple located near Karaneeswarar Temple in Mylapore. It is opened for worship from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m and 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.[1]
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