Vayalur Murugan Temple

Vayalur Murugan Temple
Vayalur Murugan Kovil
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruchirapalli
DeityKumarasubramaniyar Swamy (Murugan), Kamaranpandaara Swamy, Kumaresar, Kumarappar, Kumaraiya,
Location
LocationVayalur, Tiruchirapalli
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Architecture
TypeTamilan
CreatorChola Dynasty

The Vayalur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Muruga, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, located in the village of Kumaravayalur in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is believed to have been initiated during the period of Medieval Cholas during the 9th century. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Though the presiding deity is Shiva, the temple is known for the Murugan shrine. The temple is associated with Hindu savant, Kirupanandha Variyar.