Kodandaramaswamy Temple, Ayodhyapatinam
Tamil Nadu
Kodandaramaswamy Temple or Pattabi Rama Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is glorified by Valmiki, Vasishta, Bharadvaja and classified as one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition. This temple is called as the Dakshina Ayodhya. The temple is constructed in the South Indian style of architecture, dedicated to the god Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. The temple is said to be built by Bharadvaja primarily and later constructed by Adhiyaman kings. The Raja Gopura of the temple is said to be built by Tirumala Nayaka.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Salem Town Railway Station (SXT), about 11 km by road.
- By air: Salem Airport (SXV), about 28 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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