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Tiruvaikal Vaikalnathar Temple

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The temple

Tiruvaikal Vaikalnathar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Vaigalnathar (Shenbaga Aranyeswarar). His consort is Kombial Kothai (Shaka Komalavalli).

Significance

It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. Thirunavukkarasar have sung hymns in praise of the temple.

References

  • "Sri Vaigalnathar temple". Dinamalar.
  • "Vaikalnathar Temple, TiruvaikalMaadakovil". Shiva Temples of Tamilnadu, Paadal Petra Sivasthalangal.

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