Thinthirineesvarar Temple, Tindivanam

Thinthirineesvarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Tindivanam in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar. This place is also known as Thindeechuram, Thinthiruni and Pulithinthirunvanam. This temple is also known Easwaran Temple. ^[2]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity in the garbhagriha, represented by the lingam , is known as Thinthirineesvarar. The Goddess is known as Maragathavalli and Marathambal. ^[2]

Specialities

The presiding deity was worshipped by Valmiki, Vyasar, Tindi, Mundi, Killi and Killali. It is said that the vimana of the temple was built by Vyasar. In inscription found in this temple, this place is known as "Oymanattu...Thiruthindeechuram". ^[2]

Structure

The temple, with gopura, is facing east. After crossing the entrance Dwajasthambam, bali peetam and nandhi mandap are found. Next to them the shrine of the presiding deity is found. The shrine of the Goddess is found in the outer prakaram. In the Prakaram, shrines of Navagraha, Tirumular and Bairava. The sculpture of Bairava is very beautiful to look. The lower structure is of granite while the higher part is made of bricks. ^[3] In the kosta, Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Brahma, Vishnu and Durga are found. ^[1]

Festival

Adhikara Nandhi festival is held in this temple. ^[4]

Location

The temple is located at Tindivanam in Madras-Trichy road. After crossing the flyover, the temple can be reached in the Easwaran Koil Street.It is opened for worship from 6.00 to 11.30 a.m. and 4.00 to 9.00 p.m. ^[3]

References

1. பு.மா.ஜெயசெந்தில்நாதன், தேவார வைப்புத்தலங்கள், வர்த்தமானன் பதிப்பகம், சென்னை, 2009
2. மூவர் தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், Muvar Thevara Vaippu Thalangal, திண்டீச்சரம் (திண்டிவனம்) Thindeechuram (Tindivanam), 6-7-8, 6-70-9
3. தேவார வைப்புத் தலங்கள், திண்டீச்சரம், 6-7-8, 6-70-9
4. திண்டிவனம் திண்டீஸ்வரர் கோயிலில் அதிகார நந்தி உற்சவம், தினமலர், மே 2014