Virundeeswarar Temple

Virundeeswarar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictCoimbatore
DeityVirundeeswarar (Shiva)
Location
LocationK.Vadamadurai, Thudiyalur, Coimbatore.
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Virundeeswarar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Virundeeswarar Temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates11°00′16″N 76°57′41″E / 11.00444°N 76.96139°E / 11.00444; 76.96139

Thiruthudisaimpathy Virundeeswarar Temple ([விருந்தீஸ்வரர்) [1][2] is located in Vadamadurai near Thudiyalur on Mettupalayam road in the State of Tamil Nadu. Earlier it was called Thiruthudisaimpathy, and later Thudiyalur. It is an ancient temple, more than 1300+ years old. It is one of the most important Siva Temples in Coimbatore. It is believed to have been constructed by Chozha kings in the 7th century.

The Lord Shiva is depicted as Swayambumurthy. Two Lingams are in the sanctorum- one (Swayambumurthy) is at the back and a small one is in the front. The temple faces East.

The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Government of Tamil Nadu.

  1. ^ "Virundeeswarar Temple : Virundeeswarar Temple Details | Virundeeswarar- Vadamadhurai | Tamilnadu Temple | விருந்தீஸ்வரர்". Dinamalar. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  2. ^ Ilamurugan (2022-01-08). "Tamilnadu Tourism: Virundheeswarar Temple, Vadamadurai, Coimbatore". Tamilnadu Tourism. Retrieved 2022-11-10.