History and tradition
- Architecture
- Dravidian architecture
- First attested
- 7th century
Temple tree
வில்வம்
Theertham
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Shaiva temple
Tiruchakrapalli
சக்கரப்பள்ளி
Tiruchakrapalli, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India
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Overview
Shiva as Chakravageswarar
Consort தேவநாயகி
lingam
Shaiva temple
This temple is one of the seven shrines associated with Saptamartrikas (seven female deities in Siva temple). The lord of this temple Shiva as Chakravageswarar. The Chakra (wheel) held by Vishnu has been acquired here as per saivite tradition. The name of the village is derived from the temple. As per one of the variants, Vishnu acquired the wheel after worshipping Amman in the temple. The place also seems to have acquired its name from Chakravala bird. The presiding deity of the temple is believed to have been worshipped by Surya, the Sun god. Every year, Sun's rays fall directly on the image of the presiding deity is quoted as the instance of the prayer.
Worship
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
Visit information
Sources
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