Ponsei Natrunaiyappar Temple

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Natrunaiyappar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in the village of Ponsei or Thirunanipalli, Mayiladuthurai district, East-Central Tamil Nadu, South India. It's one of the holy place "Tevaram has been sung on the primary god of the Shiva ". From north side Chidambaram to The Mahendra Mountain totally 63 Shiva temples have been presented. It's also one of the part of 63 Shiva's holy places. Once upon a time Ponsei was ruled under Chola dynasty ()

Completed: X centuryCoordinates: 11°7'51"N, 79°45'35"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Ponsei Natrunaiyappar Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thiruvellakkulam, Nagannathaswamy Temple, Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram, Thiruvanpurushothamam.

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Swetharanyeswarar Temple
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Sivalokanathar Temple
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5.6 miNW
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Vaitheeswaran Koil
143 min walk • The temple complex is a sprawling expanse of architectural marvels, with intricate carvings and sculptures adorning its walls and pillars. The main sanctum sanctorum houses the presiding deity, Lord Vaitheeswaran, and is surrounded by smaller shrines dedicated...