Neelakandeswarar Temple, Tirumannippadikkarai
| Location of the temple | Tirumannippadikkarai (now known as Eluppaippattu) |
| Lord Shiva known as | Neelakandeswarar, Padikkarai Nayagar, Paramesar |
| Female deity known as | Mangalanayagi, Amuthavalli |
| Pathigam | Sundarar |
| How to reach | This temple is 16 Kms on the west direction from Vaitheeswarankovil by road. It is situated near Manalmedu at Eluppaipattu. Bus facilities are available from Mayiladuthurai and Vaitheeswaran Kovil. |
| Temple address | Arulmighu Neelakandeswarar Temple Eluppaippattu Manalmedu Post Mayiladuthurai Taluk Nagapattinam District PIN 609202 |
According to legend, it is believed that the Pancha Paandavas of Mahabharatham installed 5 Sivalingams at this Sthalam and worshipped God Shiva afer they escaped from the poison pond (Natchupoigai). As such, there are 5 shrines for Lord Shiva. The main deity isknown as Neelakandeswarar. The other 4 shrines are for 1. Padikkarai Nayagar, 2. Muktheesar, 3. Paramesar and 4. Magadeesar. Lord Brahma is also believed to have worshipped Shiva here.