Thiruporur Kandaswamy temple, Hindu temple in Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu.
The Kandaswamy temple features tall stone towers, intricate carvings on pillars, and multiple shrines dedicated to various Hindu deities within its complex.
The temple construction occurred during the reign of ancient Tamil dynasties, establishing a significant religious center focused on Lord Murugan worship.
During the festivals of Thaipusam and Skanda Shashthi, devotees perform ceremonial processions carrying decorative kavadi offerings through the temple streets.
The temple maintains regular prayer schedules from sunrise to sunset, with special ceremonies conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays of each week.
Local priests conduct specific rituals where devotees write their wishes on dried palm leaves before presenting them to Lord Kandaswamy.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 12.72528,80.18889
Latest update: June 3, 2025 22:48
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