Thirukkadigai

Thirukkadigai, also called Sholingapuram, is a Vishnu temple at Sholinghur in the Tamil country, counted among the 108 Divya Desams. Its name comes from the belief that worship lasting a kadigai, about twenty-four minutes, is enough to win the deity's blessing; the sage Vishwamitra is said to have earned the title of Brahmarishi here.

Three shrines occupy twin hills: Yoga Narasimha on the larger hill, reached by more than 1,300 steps, Bhaktavatsala Perumal at its foot, and Hanuman on the smaller hill. Inscriptions record gifts from Kulothunga Chola III and other rulers, and the teacher Manavala Mamunigal is said to have expounded the Thirupavai here.

The temple follows the Tenkalai tradition. In July 1781 the hills around it were the scene of the Battle of Sholinghur, fought between the British and Hyder Ali of Mysore.