அருள்மிகு திருவல்லீஸ்வரர்

Arulmigu Thiruvalleswarar Temple, popularly known as Thiruvalithayam Temple or Padi Sivan Temple, is a sacred Paadal Petra Sthalam praised by Saint Thirugnana Sambandar in the Tevaram hymns.

This ancient temple (over 1000–2000 years old) features a Swayambhu Shiva Lingam as Lord Tiruvalleswarar along with Goddess Jagathambikai. The vimana has a unique Gajabrushta (elephant-back) shape.

Sacred Legends

• Sage Bharadwaja worshipped here as a sparrow (valiyan).
• Lord Guru (Brihaspati) performed penance to relieve a curse.
• Lord Vinayaka’s divine marriage is believed to have occurred here.

Powerful Guru Sthalam in Chennai

This temple is one of the most effective Guru Parihara Sthalams in Chennai. Legend says Lord Guru (Brihaspati) himself worshipped Lord Tiruvalleswarar here to relieve a curse. Devotees offer yellow clothes and special poojas on Thursdays.