Bhaktajaneswarar temple
Viluppuram district, Tamil Nadu
Bhaktajaneswarar Temple is a Hindu temple to the deity Shiva in Thirunavalur, a village in Viluppuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped as Bhaktajaneswarar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Manonmani Amman. The temple is located on the Panruti - Kedilam road. 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. The temple is closely associated with Sundarar, who is believed to have attained grace at this place.
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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 29 km by road.
- By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 63 km by road.
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