Vayalur Murugan Temple, Tiruchirappalli

Name: Vayalur Murugan Temple
Address: Tiruchirappalli, India

#12 among attractions in Tiruchirappalli

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The Vayalur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Muruga, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, located in the village of Kumaravayalur in Tiruchirapalli district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is believed to have been initiated during the period of Medieval Cholas during the 9th century. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Though the presiding deity is Shiva, the temple is known for the Murugan shrine. The temple is associated with Hindu savant, Kirupanandha Variyar. ()

Coordinates: 10°49'44"N, 78°37'23"E

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Vayalur Murugan Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Uyyakondan Thirumalai Temple, Tiruchirappalli Cantonment, Thillai Nagar.

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Uyyakondan Thirumalai Temple, Tiruchirappalli
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Tiruchirappalli Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli
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Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirappalli
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4.5 miE
Forts and castles
Tiruchirappalli Fort, Tiruchirappalli
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Railway Heritage Centre, Tiruchirappalli
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Temple
Vekkali Amman Temple, Tiruchirappalli
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Trichy Teppakulam, Tiruchirappalli
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Tennur, Tiruchirappalli
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2.7 miSE
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Pirattiyur, Tiruchirappalli
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Vayalur Murugan Temple, Tiruchirappalli

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Vayalur Murugan Temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)