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Kailasanathar Temple, Tirumetrazhigai

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Kailasanathar temple

Kailasanathar Temple, Tirumetrazhigai,[1] is a Siva temple near Patteeswaram in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu (India).[2]

Vaippu Sthalam

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It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sundarar.[2]

Presiding deity

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The presiding deity is known as Kailasanathar. His consort is known as Sabalanayagi.[citation needed]

Shrines

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In front of the sanctum santorum Surya, Chandikesvarar, Vinayaka, Bairava and Sabalayanagi are found. Nandhi and balipeeta are found in front of the temple. Sculptures are found in the kosta.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ ta:திருமேற்றளிகை கைலாசநாதர் கோயில்
  2. ^ a b பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
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Photogallery

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