Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple

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Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple in Thiruporur, a panchayat town in Chengalpattu district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been expanded during the 18th century with the images excavated from Thiruporur. ()

Coordinates: 12°43'31"N, 80°11'20"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crocodile Bank, Tiger Cave, Covelong.

3.6 miE
Zoo, Farm, Park
Crocodile Bank
93 min walk • The Crocodile Bank in India, located near Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, is a fascinating conservation park and research institute that plays a crucial role in the study and preservation of reptiles, particularly crocodiles.
4.9 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Ruins, Sculpture
Tiger Cave, Mamallapuram
126 min walk • The Tiger Cave is a rock-cut Hindu temple complex located in the hamlet of Saluvankuppam near Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It gets its name from the carvings of tiger heads on the mouth of a cave which forms a part of the complex.
6.3 miNE
Village
Covelong
161 min walk • One of the highlights of Covelong is the historic Covelong Beach House, a restored Dutch fort that now serves as a luxury beach resort. The fort's stunning architecture and panoramic views of the Bay of Bengal make it a popular attraction for history enthusiasts...

Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple

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Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Crocodile Bank

Tiger Cave, Mamallapuram

Covelong