Othandeeswarar Temple

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Othandeeswarar Temple in Thirumazhisai Chennai City in Tiruvallur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is located 22 km from the state capital Chennai. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple was built during the 11th century by Chola king Kulothunga Chola II. Shiva is worshipped as Othandeeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Kulirvithanayaki. ()

Coordinates: 13°3'18"N, 80°3'42"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Othandeeswarar Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queens Land, The Forum Vijaya, Avadi Lake, Chembarambakkam Lake.

2.8 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
Queens Land
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4.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Forum Vijaya, Chennai
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4.6 miNE
Lake
Avadi Lake, Ambattur
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3.3 miS
Reservoir with biking and a viewpoint
Chembarambakkam Lake
86 min walk • Chembarambakkam lake is a lake located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, about 25 km from Chennai. It is one of the two rain-fed reservoirs from where water is drawn for supply to Chennai City, the other one being the Puzhal Lake.
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Temple
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4.3 miE
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Tiruverkadu, Ambattur
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5.2 miNE
Area
Avadi, Chennai
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4.5 miN
Lake
Vilinjiyambakkam Lake, Ambattur
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