Tamilnadu is located on the southern part of India. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east, and by Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states on the other three sides.
Vedhanatheswarar Temple, Tiruothur
| Location of the temple | Tiruothur |
| Lord Shiva known as | Vedhanathar, Vedhhapureeswarar |
| Female deity known as | Baala Kusambikai, Elamulai Nayagi |
| Pathigam | Sambandar - 1 |
| How to reach | This paadal petra sthalam is located 28 Kms to the south-west of Kancheepuram town on the Kancheepuram - Vandavasi bus route. Bus facilities from Kancheepuram are available. |
Temple: This temple has got a 7 tier gopuram with high compound walls and 2 prakarams and covers an area of about 4 acres. The main deity (Moolavar) is a Swayambu Lingam. The construction of this temple began in the 5th century AD by Simmavarma Pallavan. The temple was gradually expanded during the periods of later chola kings, pallava kings and Thondiaman kings and completed by the king Krishnadevarayar during the year 1500 AD. The Nandi in this temple is facing the entrance of the temple instead of facing the main deity Lord Shiva. The scupltures of Narthana Ganapathi with 7 hands and the rare Nagalingam with 11 heads are a treat to watch. The female deity Elamulai Nayagi is seen with 4 hands.