Sayavaneswarar Temple
| Sayavaneswarar Temple | |
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  Sayavaneswarar Temple Location in Tamil Nadu | |
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| Coordinates | 11°7′50″N 79°47′24″E / 11.13056°N 79.79000°ECoordinates: 11°7′50″N 79°47′24″E / 11.13056°N 79.79000°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Nagapatnam |
| Location | Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Primary deity | Sayavaneswarar(Shiva) |
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| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
The Sayavaneswarar Temple or Chayavaneswarar is a Hindu temple situated in the village of Thirusaikkadu [or Thiruchaykkadu or Chaayavanam] near Puhar in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is the Hindu god Shiva. The temple dates from the time of the Medieval Cholas. The Saivite Nayanmars have sung of the temple in their songs.
The Temple
The temple occupies around 2 acre of land and a tank across the temple.
Legend
Lord Vishnu worshiped Lord Shiva to acquire the famous conch, Panchajanyam.
There is a famous temple, Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam, a Divyadesam, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in the same village.
References
- Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 69. ISBN 81-7478-177-3, ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
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