Kovur Sundareswarar Temple
Tamil Nadu
Sundareswarar Temple at Kovur, a suburb of Chennai, India is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. Constructed in about 965 CE, the presiding deity of the temple is Sundareswarar, a form of Shiva and the presiding goddess is Soundarambikai. The temple was visited by the Carnatic music composer Tyagaraja who composed a set of five songs collectively called the Kovur Pancharatnam.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Pallavaram railway station (PV), about 7 km by road.
- By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 7 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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