Nellaiappar Temple, Hindu temple in Tirunelveli, India
The temple complex spans 756 feet north to south and 378 feet east to west, making it one of the largest Shiva temples in Asia.
The temple existed before the 7th century CE, as evidenced by mentions in ancient Tamil texts and hymns by saint Thirugnanasambandar.
The temple consists of two equal sections dedicated to Nellaiappar and Kanthimathi Amman, with separate shrines for both deities.
The temple lies near major railway connections to Madurai in the north, Nagercoil in the south, and Kollam in the west.
The temple features a 10-foot-tall Nandi statue and holds special ceremonies when the deities are symbolically married during festivals.
Location: Tirunelveli district
Website: http://kanthimathinellaiappar.tnhrce.in
GPS coordinates: 8.72786,77.68716
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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