Sivalokanathar Temple, Tirupunkur
| Sivalokanathar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Deity | Sivalokanathar(Shiva) |
| Location | |
| Location | Tamil Nadu, India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°11′18″N 79°40′34″E / 11.18833°N 79.67611°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Sivalokanathar Temple (சிவலோகநாதர் கோயில்) is a Hindu temple in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is dedicated to the god Shiva. The temple is situated in the village of Tirupunkur or Thirupunkur which lies about 3 miles west of Vaitheeswaran Koil. The temple is associated with the legend of the Saivite saint Nandanar who was one of the 63 Nayanmars. While being a Dalit, Nandanar was not allowed inside the temple, the idol of Nandi within the temple precincts moved a few inches at the command of Shiva so as not to obstruct Nandanar's view from the gate of the shrine.