Thirumazhapadi Vaidyanathaswami Temple

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Thirumazhapadi Vaidyanathaswami Temple is a Tamil temple located at Thirumazhapadi in Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva, as the moolavar presiding deity, in his manifestation as Vaidyanathaswami. His consort, Parvati, is known as Sundarambikai. The historical name of the place is Mazhuvadi. ()

Coordinates: 10°53'58"N, 79°3'30"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Apathsahayar Temple, Kandeeswarar Temple, Vasishteswarar Temple, Neyyadiappar Temple.

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Kandeeswarar Temple
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Vasishteswarar Temple
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Neyyadiappar Temple, Thiruvayaru
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Aiyarappar Temple, Thiruvayaru
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Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary
129 min walk • The Karaivetti Bird Sanctuary is a 4.537-square-kilometre protected area located in the Ariyalur District of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The sanctuary is about 25 kilometres from Thanjavur. This freshwater lake is fed by Pullambadi, Kattalal canal and attracts thousands of birds every year.