Marundeeswarar Temple, T. Edayar
Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu
Marudeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple to the deity Shiva, in T. Edaiyar, a village in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Marudeeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Gnanambigai. The temple is located on the southern banks of the Thenpennai River on the Thirukoilur - Thiruvennainallur road. The presiding deity is mentioned in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram.
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Where it is
Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Viluppuram Junction railway station (VM), about 23 km by road.
- By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 66 km by road.
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