Metraleeswar temple, Kanchipuram

Name: Metraleeswar temple
Address: Kanchipuram, India

#19 among attractions in Kanchipuram

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Metraleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Pillaiyar Palayam area in Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. Metraleeswarar is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam, the 275 temples revered in the canon. The temple is believed to have expanded during the 13th century by Later Cholas as indicated in the inscriptions. ()

Coordinates: 12°50'16"N, 79°41'28"E

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Nearby attractions include: Ekambareswarar Temple, Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kumarakottam Temple.

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Which popular attractions are close to Metraleeswar temple?

Nearby attractions include Anekadhangavadeswarar temple, Kanchipuram (8 min walk), Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram (9 min walk), Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram (14 min walk), Athi Varadar, Kanchipuram (17 min walk).

How to get to Metraleeswar temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metraleeswar temple:

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Kanchipuram Bus Stand (25 min walk)

Train

Kanchipuram (31 min walk)