Arappaleeswarar Temple

Heritage TempleNamakkal7th CenturyShiva Temples

Also known as: NIL

Deities

Moolavar (Main Deity)

ARAPALEESWARAR

ARAM VALARTHA ARAPALEESWARAR

Ambal (Goddess)

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Timings

Opening Hours

07:00 AM to 02:00 PM02:30 PM to 07:00 PM7.00 - 2.00 and 2.30 - 7.00 Dharisanam Available

Pooja Timings

Kalasandhi pooja
07:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Thirukkappu (Opening)
07:00 AM to 07:30 AM IST
Thirukkappu (Closing)
06:30 PM to 07:00 PM IST

Address & Contact

Address

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Village: Valappur Nadu

Phone

04286-295001

Historical Information

Padal Pettrathu

Saiva Nayanmars

Sthala Virutcham

VILVAM

Vimana Type

Oru nillai Vimanam

Sanctorum Shape

Back side of an Elephant shape

King's Period

Cheran

Temple Specialty

Historical: Kollimalai was the place where the Siddhas lived. It is the Swami shrine and the Ambal shrine which are worshiped by special siddhas. In this temple there is Sri Chakra in the upper part in front of the Ambal shrine. Sametha Aramvalarthanayaki Udanura Arapalliswarar Swami is the Aram Palikum with Aruttha fish. It means to remove sin and protect virtue..

Thirunavukarasur sang a song about the beauty of this temple. Vaipu Sthal, near Vinayagar shrine, praying with her hands and feet walking around by itself is the specialty of this temple. Arunagirinath sings about Arumuga Murugaperumal, the sub shrine of this temple. Song Song called Pullayar Poosam Moonreri Pedawan of Cold Sleep Crime. It further highlights the temple.