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Thanthondreeswarar Temple

Overview

•Tantondreeswara Temple is an ancient temple located in Nedungadu, Karaikal district, Puducherry Union territory.
•This temple was constructed by the Chola rulers, who dedicated this temple to Shiva.

Highlights

Tantondreeswara Temple is an ancient temple located in Nedungadu, Karaikal district, Puducherry Union territory.
This temple was constructed by the Chola rulers, who dedicated this temple to Shiva.
This temple from 1971 is regarded as protected monument.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

•Tantondreeswara Temple was constructed by the rulers of Chola.
•The main deity of the temple is Tantondreeswara (Lord Shiva).
•The area of Nedungadu got its name from Nedunthuyar Theertha Nayaki, the consort of Tantondreeswara.
•Her name means the one who redressed the long grievances of the people.

Architecture

•The entire temple is made up of Red sandstone.
•The sanctum enshrines the tall idol of Shivalinga which is the main deity, Tantondreeswara.
•The temple has many inscriptions in the outer walls of the sanctum.

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Tantondreeswara Temple is an ancient temple located in Nedungadu, Karaikal district, Puducherry Union territory. This temple was constructed by the Chola rulers, who dedicated this temple to Shiva.

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Architecture

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The entire temple is made up of Red sandstone. The sanctum enshrines the tall idol of Shivalinga which is the main deity, Tantondreeswara.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tantondreeswara Temple is an ancient temple located in Nedungadu, Karaikal district, Puducherry Union territory. This temple was constructed by the Chola rulers, who dedicated this temple to Shiva.

It is about 7.7 km from central Karaikal.

The most comfortable months are February and March; July is the hottest, with highs around 37°C.