Veeratteswarar Temple, Tirukkovilur
| Location of the temple | Tirukkovilur |
| Lord Shiva known as | Veeratteswarar |
| Female deity known as | Sivanandavalli |
| Pathigam | Thirunavukarasar – 1 Sambandar – 1 |
| How to reach | This temple is located on the south bank of river Pennaru in Tirukkovilur town. The railway station at Tirukkovilur is on the Tiruvannamalai – Villupuran Jn. section of the Southern Railway. Tiruvannamalai, one of the Pancha Bootha Sthalams of Lord Shiva, is 35 Kms from Tirukkovilur. This sivasthalam is well connected by bus services from Chennai, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram and Tindivanam. |
| Temple address | Arulmighu Veeratteswarar Temple Tirukkovilur Tirukkovilur Post Tirukkovilur Taluk Villupuram District PIN 605757 |
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Map showing location of Tirukovilur Veerateswarar temple from Villupuram Map courtesy by: Google Maps |
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This sivasthalam is one of the Atta Veerattana Sthalams of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva conquered demon king Andhakaasuran here. One of the 108 Diva Desam shrines of Lord Vishnu – Tirivikrama Perumal Temple is located in this town.