| 词条 | Viratteswara Temple, Vazhuvur |
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| name = Viratteswara temple | image = Viratteswara Temple, Vazhuvur.jpg | alt = | caption = | map_type = Tamil Nadu | map_caption = 200 | coordinates = {{coord|11|0|N|79|15|E|type:landmark_region:LK|display=inline,title}} | country = India | state = Tamil Nadu | district = Nagapattinam | location = Vazhuvur near Mayiladuthurai | elevation_m = | deity = Shiva (Siva) as Gajasamhara - Viratteswara or Kirthivasa | facade_direction = | temple_tank = | tower = | festivals= | architecture = Dravidian architecture | temple_quantity = | monument_quantity= | inscriptions = | year_completed = | creator = | website = }} The Viratteswara Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the village of Vazhuvur, 5 miles south-west of Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu, India. The principal deity is the Hindu god Shiva as Gajasamhara. MythsAccording to Hindu mythology, once, some sages doubting the omnipotence of the god Shiva created an elephant and challenged the god to a duel.[1] Shiva took the form of Gajasamharamurti or "slayer of the elephant" and killed the elephant and wore its skin as a garment.[1] Therefore, this aspect of Shiva is also known as "Kirthivasa" or "one who wears an elephant skin as garment".[2] Vazhuvur is also one of the places where Siva danced his cosmic dance to crush the demon of ignorance.[2] As per legends, Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons namely Andakasuran, Gajasuran, Jalandasuran, Thirupuradhi, Kaman, Arjunan, Dakshan and Taaragasuran. There are Ashta Veeratanam temples built signifying each of his victories in the war,[3] and also as places where he is believed to have performed with fury.[4] The eight temples are: Tiruvadigai Veerattaaneswarar Temple at Thiruvadigai, Tirukkovilur Veerateshwarar Temple at Tirukoilur, Veerateswarar temple at Korukkai or Thirukkurukkai, Amirtagateswarar Temple at Thirukadaiyur, Vazhuvur Verateswarar Temple at Vazhuvoor, Keelaparasalur Veerateswarar Temple at Tirupariyalur, Kandeeswarar Temple at Thirukkandiyur and Tiruvirkudi Veerataneswarar Temple at Thiruvirkudi. Shiva in all these temples are described to have used bow and arrow, trident and spear. HistoryThe temple dates from the time of the Medieval Cholas. The Gajasamharamurti idol was sculpted in the 11th century.[2] ArchitectureThe temple is built in the Dravidian style of architecture and is known for its exquisite bronze icons.[2] Some of the popular bronze idols are those of Gajasamharamurti and Bhikshadana (Shiva as mendicant).[2][5] Notes1. ^1 Ayyar, p 281 2. ^1 2 3 4 {{cite book|title=Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu|publisher=Sura Books|isbn=978-81-7478-177-2|page=64}} 3. ^{{cite book|title=History of Medical and Spiritual Sciences of Siddhas of Tamil Nadu|last=P.|first=Karthigayan|url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Q4HDDAAAQBAJ&pg=PT388&dq=veerattam&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwja5_X-2pDVAhVFJ5QKHbxzDGAQ6AEIITAA#v=onepage&q=veerattam&f=false|page=388|publisher=Notion Press|year=2016|isbn=9789352065523}} 4. ^Madhavan 2014, p. 145 5. ^{{cite book|title=Temples in South India|last=V.|first=Meena|publisher=Harikumar Arts|location=Kanniyakumari|year=1974|edition=1st|page=37}} References
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