Bhaktavatsaleswarar Temple

Bhaktavatsaleswarar Temple is a Hindu Shiva temple located at the foothills of Vedagiri Hill in Thirukazhukundram, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu. It forms the lower shrine of the twin Vedagiriswarar-Bhaktavatsaleswarar complex, with Vedagiriswarar Temple on the hilltop. Built in Dravidian architecture and revered as one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, it is known for its gopuram, mandapas, Sangu Theertham tank and long association with Pallava and Chola patronage.

Visitors can expect a large Dravidian-style temple complex at the base of Vedagiri Hill with a gopuram, pillared halls, shrines to Shiva as Bhaktavatsaleswarar and Parvati as Tripurasundari, and a temple tank (Sangu Theertham) nearby. The lower temple is on flat ground, while the associated hilltop Vedagiriswarar shrine is reached by about 500 stone steps offering views of the surrounding town and countryside. The site is active for worship, with priests, devotees, and small shops selling offerings around the entrance.