Soundareswararswamy Temple, Thiruppanaiyur
Tamil Nadu
The Soundareswararswamy Temple or Sountharyanathar temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the God Shiva. It is situated in the village of Thiruppanaiyur, three and a half kilometres (2.2 mi) from Nannilam. The temple is centred on a palmyra tree which is the sthalavrksham. The palmyra tree gives its name to the village itself. In addition to the shrine to Shiva, the temple prominently features a sannidhi (shrine) dedicated to Goddess Devi Periyanayagi Amman/ Devi Brihannayaki Amba.
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Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Nagapattinam Junction railway station (NGT), about 30 km by road.
- By air: Thanjavur Air Force Station (TJV), about 78 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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