Temple
Patteeswaram Thenupuriswarar Temple
At Patteeswaram near Kumbakonam, Shiva is worshipped as Thenupuriswarar and Parvati as Gnanambikai. The temple is linked to the legend of Thirugnana Sambandar, for whom Nandi moved aside so that he could see the deity. Its Durga shrine is very popular.
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- โ 40 km from Jayankondam
- Best time
- October โ March; early morning
- Timings
- Usually 6 am โ 12 noon, 4 pm โ 8:30 pm
- Entry
- Free
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UNESCO World Heritage
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๐ Rahu
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