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திருவைகாவூர் வில்வவனேசுவரர் கோயில்
Thiruvaikavur, Tamil Nadu · 10.9947°, 79.2863°
A Paadal Petra Sthalam north of Kumbakonam on the Kollidam's southern side, revered in the Tevaram by Appar, Sundarar and Sambandar; the temple has a five-tiered gateway tower and the Yama Theertham tank.
A hunter chased up a vilva tree on Shivaratri unknowingly showered its leaves on a lingam all night, and the pleased Shiva later saved him from Yama, the god of death.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola