Kandeeswarar Temple

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Kandeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located in Kandiyur also known as Thirukkandiyur or Tirukkandiyur, near Tiruvaiyaru, Tamil Nadu, India. Shiva is worshiped as Kandeeswarar, and is represented by the lingam and his consort Parvati is depicted as Mangalanayagi. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil poet saints known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. As per legends, Shiva is believed to have destroyed eight different demons and the eight Ashta Veeratanam temples are built signifying each of his victories in the war. The temple is one of the eight where Shiva is believed to have removed one of the five heads of Brahma. ()

Coordinates: 10°51'36"N, 79°6'30"E

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Tamil NaduIndia

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Nearby attractions include: Brihadishwara Temple, Apathsahayar Temple, Thanjavur Nisumbasuthani Temple, Shri Venkatesa Perumal Temple.

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Monumental 11th-century Hindu shrine
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