Amirthakadeswarar Temple, Kumbakonam

Name: Amirthakadeswarar Temple
Address: Kumbakonam, India

#9 among attractions in Kumbakonam

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Amirthakadeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located at Sakkottai in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva. Shiva is worshiped as Amirthakadeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Amirthavalli Amman. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. ()

Coordinates: 10°56'7"N, 79°23'59"E

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Nearby attractions include: Oppiliappan temple, Adi Kumbeswarar Temple, Ramaswamy Temple, Airavatesvara Temple.

2.8 miNE
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2.3 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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3.1 miW
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3.9 miW
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2 miNW
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2.2 miNW
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