Very old and quaint Shiva temple atleast 1000 to 2000 years old. Must visit paadal petra sthalam in Chennai. Visit on Thursday to get Guru blessings.

Blissful experience..! Must visit temple in Chennai. Many people don't know about this place but when you know the history you won't stop going there..

Very beautiful temple in Padi. Famous for Guru. This is the place where pillayar got married to Brahma’s daughters. Also the place where Baradwajar got rid of his curse. Beautiful sculptures of Murugan, matsaya avatara perumal, kannappa nayanar can be seen on the pillars.

Ample parking space Work in progress This ancient temple is believed to have been constructed by Chola kings. The historical name of this place is Thiruvalithayam but it is now known as Paadi. 1. This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 21st Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. 2. Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested). 3. This east facing temple has a 3-tiered main tower (Rajagopuram) and it has two corridors. 4. The Vimanam (roof tower) of the sanctum sanctorum has been constructed according to the Gaja Brishtam style of architecture. 5. This temple is famous as a Parihara Sthalam for Lord Guru (planet Jupiter). 6. As per the sthala puranam, there are eleven temples situated around this temple that adorn Thiruvlithayam like a garland. This makes Thiruvalidayam very auspicious. These eleven temples are – Mylapore, Thiruvanmiyur, Thiruverkadu, Thiruvirkolam, Thiru Ilambayankottur, Thiruvooral, Thiruvalangadu, Thiruvenpakkam, Thirupachur, Thirumullaivoyal and Thiruvogtriyur. 7. The vimana (roof tower) of the sanctum sanctorum is designed in a special style of architecture called the Gaja Brishtam. This makes the vimanam look like the rear of an elephant (Gaja - elephant, brishtam - rear). 8. The sanctum sanctorum is in the form of a semi-circular tank (Akazhi in Tamil). Goddess Jagathambikai is facing south. From a single place, one is able to get dharisanam of both Lord Valleeswarar and the Goddess Jagathambikai. 9. Saint Arunagirinadhar has sang songs in praise of Lord Murugan of this temple in his revered Thirupugazh. 10. The pillars of this temple have beautiful reliefs depicting many gods from the Hindu mythology. These include carvings of Lords Natarajar, Murugan, Kothandaramar, Machavathara Moorthy and Koormavadhara Moorthy.

Thiruvalidhayam is a famous Shiva Temple. Here Lord Thiruvallishvarar and Jagadhambiga blessing their devotees. Good vibrational place. It's a Guru Stalam also. Enough bike and car parking facility available. Book shop is there Inside of the temple, here will buy spiritual books. Visit this temple and get the blessings of Lord Shiva.

Very Famous Lord Shiva temple located in Padi. The premises of the temple is really huge and the main attraction here is the pigeons. Devotees can feed the pigeons here and the temple’s a good spot to take kids to enjoy as well. They also raise and take care of cows in the premises and there are petty shops in the premises that sell spiritual books, beads and other stuff. There’s also a prasadham stall in the temple where they sell laddus, thattai, pulisadham rice and sweet pongal.

Divine place. You can see lot of pigeons and feed them. Om Nama Shivaya...!!!

"Gurusthalam" In chennai. Very old temple. Lord Shiva, ambal & seperate sannadhi for GURU is available. Just 400 m from Padi Saravana stores. Very big car parking place is available.

Had been here on shivaratri and the arrangement was very good and people were following the queues. A powerful temple

It's an ancient Siva temple in which Guru bhagavan relieved after praying here Valleswarar and Amman Jagadambal grace their devotees It's also a famous Gurusthalam Now it's known as Padi Chennai It's located very near Padi bus stop and also people may visit alighting at brittania biscuit stop when comes from Ambattur

Randomly passing by, I visited this temple on the evening of New Year 2024. Bharatanatyam dance was organized, and I was stunned by the performance. The temple was a bit too crowded due to New Year and other occasions; the crowd may not be that much on regular days.

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA Present day as Padi.mentioned in Thevaram as Thiruvalithayum . Lord Shiva as Valithaya nathar / Valleswarar and Goddess Parvathi as Jagadambigai . Lord Vinayakar’s wedding with Kamalai and Valli took place here. Parihara sthalam for Guru ( Brihaspathi Jupiter).Lord Guru Bhagavan has a separate shrine facing west worshipping Lord Shiva. It is believed that Sage Bharadwaj had visited this temple. It is believed that once Sage Bharadwaj had been cursed to take the form of a bird. He visited many Shiva temples and worship the lord to seek relief from this curse. Finally, he is believed to have reached this place, created a well (Bharadwaja Theertham), worshipped Lord Shiva here and got his curse lifted. The name Thiru Valithayam comes from “Valiyan” – a black bird in Tamil and “Thiru” is a respectful prefix.  Hence, the lord here is also praised as “Sri Valithaya Nathar”. Lord Shiva was also worshipped by Lord Vishnu, Lord Indra, Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman, Lord Yama, Lord Agni,Lord Vayu and Lord Surya and Lord Chandra. The Lingam worshipped by Lord Hanuman can be seen in the corridor.

Blissful place. Must visit place in Chennai. Thousands of pigeons are here. Lord Shiva is the main god. This is temple is under tamilnadu government. In morning and afternoon times they provide food for 100 peoples everyday.

This temple is for Guru Bhagavan you have access to a wheel chair. A very old temple and we'll maintain it .They have their goshala . Main is lod Shiva and there is Ganapati with his two wife sidhi and bhudhi

This temple is located very near to Padi Saravana store. This temple is very famous for Guru god. It has ample car parking space. It's bit crowdy on Thursday's.

One of the Padal Petra Thalam. Well maintained . A must visit Shivan temple .

It is an ancient Shiva temple located in a Peaceful ambiance. Priests are friendly. The temple is well maintained. Hundreds of Pigeons undoubtedly are feasts for our eyes. It is worth a visit.

This is the temple for lord SHIVA. Awesome place in between the city and here you can see lots of birds and also you can feed them. Wonderful place to get relaxation with birds and very calm too😁

This temple is very neat and calm... Quite Bìg temple which is well maintened...

Very calm and divine place. One of the 275 padal Petra sthalams. Thirugnanasampandar has contributed one Padhikam with elevan beautiful verses in Tamil in 7th century AD. Guru Bhagawan worship is of significance in this temple.

Very beautiful Shiva temple with positive vibes. It has lot of pigeons if you go early in the morning or before 5.45 pm.Has good parking in the front. Is usually crowded on weekends and auspicious days. It has devi sannidhi dakshinamoorti, pillaiyar murugan kala bhairavar.

Very ancient Shiva temple. Powerful Gurusthalam...you will see hundreds of Doves here and people throwing food grains to feed them. Though these doves are beautiful to see in mass, it can create lung related respiratory problems for the visitors

Great temple. Fortunate enough to reside near a 'Paadal Petra Sthalam'. Well maintained and pretty quiet on regular days.

Loved the pigeons in the temple, very neatly maintained temple. Good car parking space available no need to worry for parking.

Peaceful and powerful temple which also could be easily accessed. Watching abhishekam will be a therapeutic experience. Do try and visit as often as you can.

Beautiful surroundings and an ancient siva temple nearer to the city at 'PADI'.This siva temple worshiped by ancient poets in their "Devaram"songs,such a popular temple,now also maintaining by the government in a very good manner.

Temple maintenance is good and that people are very humble and good in temple 🙏✨ This is Shiva temple 🙏☺️

Nice place ,siva temple, it is a place of Guru stalam,guru bhavan have a temple here,near to saravanan stores padi, parking facilities available.

Ancient temple.. it has been mentioned in bhakti literature hymns called Thevaram. Thirugnanasambandar composed the hymns

One of the PADAL pettra koil, GURU sthalam at PADI ,near the TVS LUCAS bus stop. Most of the day, crowded with devotees, especially Monday & Thursday You will be blessed by LORD SHIVA, GURU bagawan,and other deities. SHIVOHAM-GURUVE Pottri,pottri.

gurusthalam here 1000 years old powerful temple. Om Nama Shivaya! This is the temple where I like to come everyday when I was small... We can see more number of pigeons in this temple... We can feel peace once you get inside the temple... It's a big and old temple in Padi... In shivratri days, the temple will be very crowded and it's having very affordable transportations...

This Temple was 1000years old, The premises of the temple is really huge and the main attraction here is lot of pigeons. Also this temple is having prasadham stall. Highly recommend

A must visit Siva temple in Padi. Has good parking space in front of temple.

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A nice calm temple right in middle of the ever buzzing commercial and industrial center (Padi). Best to visit in the morning around 7ish when you get to feed the 100s of pigeons...

Very old and divine... Nice temple..

One of the ancient Shiva temple in Chennai located near padi saravana stores. Famous for guru especially. People feeding for birds. You can feel more positive energy.

Nice Temple I go for Guru Peryarchi parigaaram there is separate Pragaram for Guru Bhagavaan next to padi saravana we need to take left after the signal crossed and again take left.. We can reach the temple

One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 21st Shiva Sthalam of Thondai region sung in Thevaram hymns. Lord Vinayakar can be seen with his consorts and he is in his wedding form. The corridors of this temple have Shivalingams that are believed to have been worshipped by Lord Indra, Sage Bharadwaj and Hanuman.

A superb Temple in Padi surrounding. Very much Spacious and Com Temple. Awesome place to Sit and Relax with spiritual power.

Loved the atmosphere. Visit the temple once if you are in Chennai.

Pallava temple a historic place but....😐😐🤐

Good temple for CHENNAI local people.....

A serene temple situated near the main Padi junction (half kilometer only). This temple is famous for the adoration it received from the Saivaite Nayanmars and Saint Arunagirinathar. Ample free parking space is available for two/four wheelers before the temple. Suitable for worship with children and spending time within the circumambulation of the temple. All important deities are installed within this temple.

Very good atmosphere. They have maintained the premises very neat and clean. They have a seperate space for cattle shed. You a see a lot of pigeons during morning time.

Huge and spacious temple. Can meditate for hours to calm downd relieve stress

Famous temple of lord shiva. Approach roads are narrow , however temple is big and has ample parking space in front

One of the holy places in the world for humans to reach, it's located on the back side of Saravana store. Very superior ,you can take some feeds for pura birds, you should meditate for fully grasp the power of God.

Had a nice Dharshan of Lord Siva. Temple neatly maintained. Poems from Thirumurai are written here which is good.

Very old and nice temple. If anyone willing to see this ,please come in non festival days. In festival like guru peyarchi there is lot of crowd. Car and bike parking available. Inside the temple You can feel you are in the safe hands of lord Shiva. Navagraham and guru temple also here.

Such a calming place😇, great atmos and great vibes.

Felt Blessed, Devotional.. Above all, Pigeons inside the temple campas made us more fulfiled Joy.. Kids like the place along with Pigeons Especially..

Temple known as குருஸ்தளம் Place for peace ☮️ Free parking Plenty of Space for walk. U can spend some time with friends especially 70's 80's aged people. (NOW a days 90's kids too)

One of the pleasant atmosphere to worship lord Shiva and Ambal. Prasada also available within a moderate price to purchase and enjoy inside the temple

Very nice too see such great place to visit for 1000+ pigeons are there....

One of the must visit Shiva temple.. The good thing is the beautiful pigeons herd seen here. You can feed them with your own hands. Fried gram is available in the devathanam office for 10 rupees. You can get and feed the birds. With in seconds it will be taken by those birds... Usually crowded on auspicious days ..

Wow. Traditional temple. Surprised to see that. It was a beautiful feeling. Happy to be there. Very calm, peaceful, mind relaxing venue. Energy booster. Have heard but not visited so far. This time we made it. Recommended to get a better divine experience. Om Namashivaya!

One of the Padal Petra Sthalangal. Very much divine. High number of doves are being fed in this temple which looks so lovely.