Thanthoneeswarar Temple
Tamil Nadu
Thanthoneeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Woraiyur, a suburb in the town of Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple was built by the Pandya ruler Varaguna Pandiyan II during the 9th century. It has inscriptions dating back to 885 AD during the rule of Cholas. The temple has four daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and three yearly festivals on its calendar. The temple is maintained and administered by hereditary trustees.
From the Wikipedia article Thanthondreeswarar Temple, Woraiyur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Tiruchirappalli Junction railway station (TPJ), about 64 km by road.
- By air: Tiruchirappalli Airport (TRZ), about 58 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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