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Sri Veeratteswarar Temple is a swayambumurthy. The famous Vinayakar Agaval by divine poetess Avvaiyar dedicated to Vinayaka was sung in this temple. This is the place where Lord Shiva destroyed demon Andhakasura.

Of the eight Veeratta sthalas, this is the second with historical importance and antiquity. Lord Shiva in the sanctum sanctorum is with Bhairava power. Those afflicted with black magic and spells will be relieved of the evils if they worship in the temple.

The Vasthu Sastra widely followed in building plans now-a-days began from this place only. Planet Shukra was relieved of his curse. Saptha Madhas, Mother Maha Tripura Sundari, 64 Bhairavas and 64 Bhairavis came into being from this sacred land.

Presiding Deity    :       Veerattaneswarar

Goddess          :     Periyanayaki

Holy tree             :     Sarangondrai

Holy water          :     Shoola theertham

Sri Veeratteswarar Temple is located in Tirukkovilur , Villupuram. This hindu temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one among 275 Shiva Sthalams.

Tirukovilur has the reputation where the wedding of the daughters of noted Tamil philanthropist and king Pari Vallal, Angavai and Sangavai were celebrated with efforts of great poetess Avvaiyar and poet Kabilar. The bridegroom was Deiveekan the king of the place.

The names linked to this wedding are the names of the villages surrounding Tirukovilur. This is the place where noble and reputed Tamil poet Kabilar lived and placed his life to rest undertaking a fast. The rock on which he was sitting facing north is even now known as Kabilar Hill.

Tirukkovalur is associated with the legend of Siva vanquishing the demon Dandakasuran. The image of Ganapathi here is said to have been worshipped by Avvaiar the Tamil Saint Poet.

Do:

Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to Temple.
Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
Do bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do concentrate on God and Goddess inside the temple.
Do maintain silence and recite your Istamantram to yourself inside the temple.
Do observe ancient custom and traditions while in Temple.
Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.

Don't s:

Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping of God and Goddess.
Do not smoke at Temple.
Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
Do not approach mediators for quick Darshanam. It may cause inconvenient to others.
Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
Do not buy spurious prasadams from street vendors.
Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.