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Arasaleeswarar, Periyanaayagi
Arasaleeswarar Temple (also called Arasili) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Olindiyampattu, a village in Villupuram district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Arasaleeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Periyanaayagi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
The temple complex covers around one acre and entered through a three tiered gopuram, the main gateway. The temple has a number of shrines, with those of Arasaleeswarar and his consort Periyanayagi, being the most prominent. All the shrines of the temple are enclosed in large concentric rectangular granite walls.
The temple has four da
The original complex is believed to have been built by Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built by chieftains during the 16th century. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
6:30am - 8:00pm
Address: 3Q2F+X9V, Olunthiyapatu-Nesal-Puthuppattu Rd, Olundiyappattu, Tamil Nadu 605109
Phone: 04147 235 472