Ravishwarar Temple
Lua error in Module:Type_in_location at line 63: assign to undeclared variable 'args'.
Ravishwarar Temple | |
---|---|
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Chennai district |
Deity | Shiva (as Ravishwarar) |
Governing body | Template:Csv |
Location | |
Location | Chennai |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Architecture | |
Style | Dravidian architecture |
Ravishwarar Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the neighborhood of Vyasarpadi in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is renowned for its historical significance and architectural grandeur, reflecting the Dravidian architecture style.
Deity[edit | edit source]
The presiding deity of the Ravishwarar Temple is Shiva, worshipped here as Ravishwarar. The name "Ravishwarar" is derived from "Ravi," meaning the Sun, and "Ishwarar," meaning Lord, indicating Shiva as the Lord of the Sun.
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The temple showcases the quintessential elements of Dravidian architecture, characterized by its towering gopuram (gateway tower), intricate carvings, and expansive courtyards. The vimana (temple tower) above the sanctum sanctorum is adorned with detailed sculptures depicting various deities and mythological scenes.
History[edit | edit source]
The exact origins of the Ravishwarar Temple are not well-documented, but it is believed to have been constructed several centuries ago. The temple has undergone various renovations and restorations over the years, preserving its historical and cultural heritage.
Festivals[edit | edit source]
The temple celebrates several major Hindu festivals, including Maha Shivaratri, which attracts a large number of devotees. Other significant festivals include Navaratri, Karthikai Deepam, and Panguni Uthiram.
Location[edit | edit source]
Ravishwarar Temple is situated in Vyasarpadi, a locality in Chennai, making it easily accessible to devotees and tourists. The temple's location in the bustling city of Chennai adds to its prominence as a spiritual and cultural landmark.
See also[edit | edit source]
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple
- Parthasarathy Temple, Chennai
- Marundeeswarar Temple
- List of temples in Tamil Nadu
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD