Amirthakadeswarar Temple
Melakadambur, Tamil Nadu
Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Melakadambur in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. The historical name of the place is Tirukadambur. The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Amirtha Kadeswarar. His consort is known as Vidyujothi Nayaki. The temple has beautiful sculptures and the vimana is in the form of a chariot. It was built by emperor Kulottunga Chola I.
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Where it is
Melakadambur, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Parangipettai railway station (PO), about 44 km by road.
- By air: Thanjavur Air Force Station (TJV), about 92 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram – Chidambaram, Cuddalore district (about 32 km)
- Arulmigu Swaminatha Swamy Temple, Swamimalai – Swamimalai, near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district (about 48 km)
- Sri Dharbaranyeswarar Temple (Sri Saneeswara Bhagavan Sthalam), Thirunallar – Thirunallar, Karaikal district (Puducherry UT) (about 56 km)
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