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Vanmeekanathar Temple, Tiruvetriyur

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Vanmeekanathar Temple is a Siva temple in Tiruvetriyur in Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu (India).[1][2]

Vaippu Sthalam

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It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Sambandar and Sundarar.[2]

Presiding deity

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The presiding deity is known as Vanmeekanathar. His consort is known as Bagampiriyal. Local people call this place as Bagampiriyal Temple.[1]

Shrines

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In the Prakaram shrines of Vinayaka, Subramania, Bairava, Sanisvara and Navagraha are found.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
  2. ^ a b மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, திருவெற்றியூர் கோயில், 2-39-6, 7-12-3