🛕 Thirukumaresar temple

Thirukumaresar Temple is a Hindu temple to the deity Shiva, in Rajendirapattinam a village in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Thirukumaresar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Verumulai Amman. The presiding deity is mentioned in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram. The temple is also the birthplace of Saiva saint Tirunilakanta Yazhpana Nayanar. The temple complex covers around half acre and entered through a five tiered gopuram, the main gateway.