Kolanjiappar Temple
Tamil Nadu
Kolanjiappar temple in Manavalanallur, a village on the outskirts of Virudhachalam in Cuddalore district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian architecture, the temple is located in the Virudhachalam - Manavalanallur Road. The legend of the temple is associated with Saivite saint Sundarar and the Vriddhagiriswarar temple ad Virudhachalam.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Vriddhachalam railway station (VRI), about 3 km by road.
- By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 93 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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