Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram
Temple in Tamil Nadu, India
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Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram is a Siva temple in Tirukalukundram in Chengalpattu District in Tamil Nadu, India.[1] This temple is also known as Urutthiran Temple, Rudhran Temple and Ruthrankoil.
| Rudrakodisvarar Temple, Tirukalukundram | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chengalpattu |
| Deity | Rudrakodisvarar |
| Festival | Maha Shivaratri |
| Location | |
| Location | Tirukalukundram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 12°36′07″N 80°03′41″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple | One |
| Elevation | 54.35 m (178 ft) |
Vaippu Sthalam
It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.[citation needed]
Presiding deity
The presiding deity is known as Rudrakodisvarar. His consort is known as Tiripurasundari.[1]
Shrines
The shrine of the presiding deity is facing east and the shrine of the goddess is facing south.[1]