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TIRUVERKADU - VEDAPUREESWARAR TIRUKKOVIL

This kshetra is deemed very ancient and holy. It was called in the past Vada Vedaranyam also. It was here Murkhanayanar, a Siva bhakta of great eminence was born and demonstrated many miracles due to Sivanugrah he obtained. His image is installed behind the Dwarapalakas. There lies a beautiful image of Siva and Parvathi behind the Sivalinga, and it is believed that in the self same forms the Lord gave Darshan to Agasthya mahamuni as promised before marrying Parvathi. The renowned saint Tirugnana Sambandar visited and composed lyrics in praise of the Lord. A holy visit-worthy saiva kshetra.

It lies 12 km off Madras accessible by city buses plying regularly.

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About Tiruverkadu - Vedapureeswarar Tirukkovil
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