The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Pathanjali Mahohar and He is an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He Blesses His Devotees along with His consorts Goddess Madurabashini and Yazhnum Menmozhiammai. This Temple is considered to be one of the Thevara Padal Petra Sthalam dedicated to Lord Shiva and the 90th such Temple located on the southern banks of River Kaveri. The Sanctum Sanctorum faces east. The Presiding Deity is a Self Manifested Swyambu Lingam. The former name of this place was called as Thiruvilamar or Thiruvaragam. It is very unique here that when lights are lit in the Sanctum Sanctorum it gets reflected on the lingam too. There Sacred Tank Agni Theertham is located just outside the Temple and the Sthala viruksham is Vilvam tree. Margazhi Thiruvadhurai, Aadipooram, Navarathri, Puratasi Ammavasi are celebrated ina grand manner.
Temple Phone Number: 94894 79896 and 99428 81778
Temple Timing: 7:30 AM to 12 Noon and 4:30 Pm and 7:30 PM
Distance from Chennai to Vilamal is 301 Kms
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opposite Railway Junction, Melakottaivasal, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu 611001
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