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Vigirthanatheswarar Temple is located at Venjamangudalur near Karur, this temple is classified as one of the Kongu Naattu Stalams. This Holy temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one among 275 Shiva Sthalams.

The main Lingam inside the sanctum sanctorum is 5 feet in height and the female deity's image is 2.5 feet in height. This shivasthalam has been patronised by the kings of Pandiya Naadu and many rock cut inscriptions of Pandiya Period have been found in this temple.

Festival:

The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Maasi.

The presiding deity        -  Vikriteswarar 

The Ambal                   -    Vikritambika

The Theerthama            -   Vikrita Theertham

Location                        -   Venjamaakudal

Sundarar composed the Pathigam.

How to reach  :

To reach this Shivasthalam, one has to travel south-west 16 Kms from Karur on the way to Aravankurichi and go in a branch road about 10 Kms. The temple is located on the east bank of river Kudaganaaru.

Vigirthanatheswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple situated at Venjamaakudal  in Karur . This Hindu Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one among 275 Shiva Holy abodes.

It is more than 1200 years old. The king of Devaas( Indiran) is said to have worshipped the Lingam here to get rid of his sins. God Shiva has personally appeared in front of Sundarar at this shivasthalam and bestowed Sundarar with gifts for the songs (Pathigams) composed by him.

Lord Shiva bestows his devotees with Wealth , Health, Prosperity and Well Beings. One who visit this temple get rid off from their sins and karma.

Legend has it that Shiva is said to have appeared in the guise of an old priest and blessed Sundarar with gold. It is also believed that a Tribal king by name Venchan is said to have worshipped Shiva at this shetram and hence the name Venchamaakoodal.

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.