Kalahastiswamy Temple, Uthamapalayam
Tamil Nadu
The Kalahastiswamy Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Uthamapalayam in Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to the god Shiva, the temple is believed to have been constructed by three warring kings who came to a compromise. The temple has paintings dating to the Madurai Nayak period.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Virudhunagar Junction railway station (VPT), about 90 km by road.
- By air: Madurai International Airport (IXM), about 103 km by road.
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