title: Vilvaranyeswarar Temple
text: # Vilvaranyeswarar Temple
  
  Vilvaranyeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
  
  ## Location
  
  The temple is located in the village of Thirukkollampudur. It is situated at a distance of 24 kilometres from Kumbakonam on the way to Koradacheri.
  
  ## Shrines
  
  There are shrines to Ganesha, Murugan, Vishwanatha and Gajalakshmi within the temple complex. The sthala vriksha is vilva.
  
  ## Significance
  
  Praises of the temple have been sung in the Thevaram hymns of Sambandar. According to epigraphical evidence, the temple is believed to have been constructed by Kulothunga Chola III or Raja Raja Chola III.
  
  