Kanthaswamy Temple, Cheyyur
Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu
Kanthaswamy Temple in Cheyyur, in Chengalpattu district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the ancient Tamil style of architecture, the temple was constructed during the Cholas during the 10th century. Murugan is worshipped as Kanthaswamy along with his consorts Valli and Deivasena. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines.
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Where it is
Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Madurantakam railway station (MMK), about 29 km by road.
- By air: Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 62 km by road.
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