Tirukkazippaalai Temple
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Tirukkazippaalai Temple, also known as Paalaiyappar Kovil, is a sacred Hindu shrine located in the Chola region of Tamil Nadu. It is situated near the Nelvayil-Sivapuri temple complex in Chidambaram and holds the distinction of being the fourth Tevara Stalam on the northern banks of the river Kaveri.
The Temple:
Tirukkazippaalai Temple is a small and humble abode enshrining a small white Shivalingam. Behind the Shivalingam, there is a beautifully carved image of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Within the temple complex, devotees can find shrines dedicated to various deities, including Lord Nataraja, Lord Surya (the Sun God), Lord Chandra (the Moon God), Lord Mahavishnu, Lord Murugan, Lord Kiraata Murthy, Lord Bhairavar, and others. Each deity adds a unique aspect to the spiritual tapestry of the temple.
The temple boasts inscriptions from the Imperial Chola period, reflecting its historical significance and the patronage it received from the Chola rulers.
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