Vedapureeswarar temple, Chennai

Name: Vedapureeswarar temple
Address: Chennai, India

#211 among attractions in Chennai

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Vedapureeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thiruverkadu, a Municipality in Tiruvallur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Vedapureeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Balambigai. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. ()

Coordinates: 13°4'17"N, 80°6'53"E

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Vedapureeswarar temple – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Forum Vijaya, Avadi Lake, Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple, Tiruverkadu.

2.9 miS
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