Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Padi

Tiruvalithayam Tiruvallesvarar Temple, Padi

(Famous for guru bhagawan)

Temple Timings:

From 07.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and from 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.

This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams 

21st Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.

Moolavar:  Sri Valithaya Nathar, Sri Valleeswarar 

Ambal: Sri Jagadhambal, Sri Thayammai 

Theertham (Holy water):     Baradwaja Theertham 

Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree):     Padhiri tree

 

 

History
The temple is closely associated with Rajaraja Chola III. Padi historically is referred to the place used to store armory. The God here is worshipped by Ramar, Bharathwajar, Anjaneyar, Surya, Moon, Indran and Valiyan.
 
Legend
Jupiter(Guru), Sage Bharathwaja and Hanuman are believed to have worshipped the lord here. This temple is believed to be Guru dosha nivarthi stalam.[2][3] Sambandar has sung praises of the God here.
 
How to reach
The temple can be reached by bus towards Padi. The railhead from Ambattur is 4 km away from the temple. 

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiruvalithayam_Tiruvallesvarar_Temple,_Padi