Sri Margabandeeswarar Temple is a historic Lord Shiva temple located at Virinchipuram, around 14 km from Vellore. The temple is renowned for its impressive 110-foot Rajagopuram, five prakarams, richly carved mandapams and traditional Dravidian architecture.

One of the temple’s distinctive features is the Simha Theertham, a sacred lion-faced tank. The temple also has several other sacred water bodies, including Surya Theertham and Brahma Theertham, along with beautiful stone sculptures and architectural details.

The temple is an important religious and heritage destination in Vellore District and attracts devotees as well as visitors interested in Tamil Nadu’s traditional temple architecture.