Vadukeeswarar temple
Puducherry
Vadukeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in Thiruvandarkoil, a village in Pondicherry - Villupuram highway in Pondicherry in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshiped as Vadukeeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Thiripura Sundari. The temple is located on the Chennai - Villupuram highway. 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
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Viluppuram Junction railway station (VM), about 22 km by road.
- By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 22 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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