Velveeswarar Temple
Tamil Nadu
Velveeswarar Temple, also known as Agasteeswarar Temple, is a Hindu temple in Chennai, India. Situated adjoining the Arcot Road in the neighbourhood of Valasaravakkam, the temple encloses a large pond and is dedicated to Shiva. The temple is of considerable antiquity and is believed to have been constructed by Kulothunga Chola I.
From the Wikipedia article Velveeswarar Temple, Valasaravakkam, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it is
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How to reach
- By train: nearest station Guindy railway station (GDY), about 7 km by road.
- By air: Chennai International Airport (MAA), about 8 km by road.
In-depth temple guides nearby
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