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Thirukazhukundram Vedagrishwarar, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Thirukazhukundram Vedagrishwarar

Thirukazhukundram Vedagrishwarar, also known as Vedagrishwarar temple, is a revered deity in in the village of Thirukazhukundram, Tamilnadu.

StateTamil Nadu
DistrictChengalpattu
LocationThirukazhukundram Vedagrishwarar
Area—
Latitude12.6094710
Longitude80.0590280

About this Sacred Grove

Thirukazhukundram Vedagrishwarar, also known as Vedagrishwarar temple, is a revered deity in in the village of Thirukazhukundram, Tamilnadu. Lord Shiva is worshipped here for his divine qualities and is associated with various miracles and legends of the local religious traditions. One of the most celebrated legends about the God Vedagrishwarar is that of a devotee who was a scholar and a great follower of Shiva desired to confirm his faith on Lord Shiva. He prayed intensely at the temple and suddenly, a Shiva Lingam got emerged to confirm a divine presence and power.

 

 

Location

Coordinates: 12.6094710, 80.0590280

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Plants / Species (3)

Albizia

Albizia amara (Roxb.) Boiv.
Individual Count
9

Banyan

Ficus benghalensis L.
Individual Count
2

Sacred Fig

Ficus religiosa L.
Individual Count
1