Lord Kripapureeswarar an incarnation of Lord Shiva is the Presiding Deity here.  His Consort, Goddess Parvathi is called here as Mangalambigai.    It is one among the 108 Paadal Petra Sthalam.  Saivaite Saint Sundarar was very closely associated with this Temple.  The Court Hall or Vazhakaadu Mandram where Saint Sundarar fought his case  could still  be seen opposite to the Temple.  There is a small Shrine for Saint Sundarar just  before the Temple entrance.  The Temple comprises of a 5 Tiered Rajagopuram.  Though History tells us that this Temple existed right from the 5th Century onwards, it was the Chola Kings who redesigned  the Temple many times during their reign.  Sembian Mahadevi, a well known Chola Queen had donated liberally towards the construction and redesigning of the Temple.  Kripapureeswarar has Swaymbamurthy Blesses His Devotees.   Mangalambigai Blesses Her Devotees with all her 4 hands in a standing posture.  There are Shrines for Vinagayar, Murugan, Durgai, Dhaksinamurthy and Chandikeshwarar.  The Temple has a well built compound wall and watch towers too.  It is believed that Saint Poet Appar had visited this Temple on his way to Thirukovilur.  Pradhosham and Sankadahara Chathurthi had performed in a grand manner.  It is believed that Lord Shiva had visited this Temple as an elderly person and had left  behind his Paadhukaas or footwear.   These footwear are still preserved in the Sanctum of the Temple.  Aarudhra Dharisanam during the Tamil month of Margazhi draws huge Devotees from far and near.  Some old timers still called the Temple as Thiru Arul Thurai.  The Temple has it own Chariot and Pushkarani.  The Sthala Viruksham here is Bamboo Tree beneath which Naga Devathas are found.   The Temple follows the Saivaite tradition.  

Temple Timings:  6 AM  to 12 PM   and   4 PM to 8 PM

Contact Details: Surya Gurukkal  97871 88802

Distance from Cuddalore to Thiruvennainallur is 55 Kms

Distance from Chidambaram to Thiruvennainallur is 96 Kms

Distance from Sirkali to Thiruvennainallur is 118 Kms

Distance from Neyveli to Thiruvennainallur is 70 Kms

Distance from Panruti to Thiruvennainallur is 30 Kms

Distance from Perambalur to Thiruvennainallur is  101 Kms

Distance from Valikandapuram to Thiruvennainallur is  90 Kms

Distance from Kallakurichi to Thiruvennainallur is 69 Kms

Distance from Thirukovilur to Thiruvennainallur is 25 Kms

Distance from Adhi Thiruvarangam to Thiruvennainallur is 47 Kms

Distance from Thiruvannamalai to Thiruvennainallur is 61 Kms

Distance from Arani to Thiruvennainallur is 108 Kms

Distance from Vandavasi to Thiruvennainallur is 88 Kms

Distance from Polur to Thiruvennainallur is 97 Kms

Distance from Cheyyar to Thiruvennainallur is 114 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Thiruvennainallur is 129 Kms

Distance from Kaveripakkam to Thiruvennainallur is 153 Kms

Distance from Vellore to Thiruvennainallur is 149 Kms

Distance from Pallikonda to Thiruvennainallur is 162 Kms

Distance from Virinchipuram to Thiruvennainallur is 159 Kms

Distance from Ambur to Thiruvennainallur is 197 Kms

Distance from Yelagiri to Thiruvennainallur is 178 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Thiruvennainallur is 185 Kms

Nearest Railway Station Thirukoilur R.S.

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