Othandeeswarar temple
Tamil Nadu
Othandeeswarar Temple in Thirumazhisai Chennai City in Tiruvallur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. It is located 22 km from the state capital Chennai. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple was built during the 11th century by Chola king Kulothunga Chola II. Shiva is worshipped as Othandeeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Kulirvithanayaki.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Avadi railway station (AVD), about 10 km by road.
- By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 17 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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- Arulmigu Subramanyaswamy Temple, Tiruttani – Tiruttani (Malaikoil), Tiruvallur district (about 64 km)
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