Vamaneeswarar temple
Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu
Vamaneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, in Thirumanikuzhi, a village in Cuddalore district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vamaneeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Manonmani Amman. The temple is located on the Chennai - Villupuram highway on the banks of Kedilam river. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
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Where it is
Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Cuddalore Port Junction railway station (CUPJ), about 12 km by road.
- By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 36 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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