Edaganathar temple
Madurai district, Tamil Nadu
Edaganathar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, in Thiruvedagam, a village in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is located on the banks of Vaigai River. Shiva is worshipped as Edaganathar, and is represented by the lingam. His consort Parvati is depicted as Visalakshi. The presiding deity is mentioned in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the nayanars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam.
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Where it is
Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. Open in Google Maps
How to reach
- By train: nearest station Virudhunagar Junction railway station (VPT), about 50 km by road.
- By air: Madurai International Airport (IXM), about 76 km by road.
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