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Ancient · Hindu · India

Ukthavedeeswarar Temple

Kuttalam (Tirutturutti), Tamil Nadu · 11.0786°, 79.5631°

Shiva (Uthavedeeswarar), consort ParvatiUndeterminedPaadal Petra Sthalam
Sacred since
100 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
ancient; estimated 1,000-2,000 years old
Undetermined

History & significance

A Kaveri-bank shrine celebrated by Sambandar in the Tevaram, held in tradition to be the venue of Shiva's wedding to Parvati.

Sthala katha — the legend

After the wedding held here, Shiva is said to have left his sandals behind before setting out for Mount Kailash.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined