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Location
Kandaswamy Temple is located in the George Town suburbs of Chennai
central. The temple lies in the vicinity of Chennai city center and
is easily accessible. The Broadway bus stop is less than a kilometre
away.
Temple Features
According to historical records the Kandaswamy temple dates back to
the 11th century A.D. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and
bears some rich inscriptions of the era, that is 11th century. The
temple architecture reveals the characteristic Chola style of temple
building. The inscriptions on the temple structure provides some
insights of the era that was dominated by the Chola kings. The
shrines contained in the temple are those of Kadaswamy, Shiva,
Vishnu and Brahma. Kandaswamy temple is not the only one of its
kind. Two ancient temples in Cheyur very much resemble the
Kandaswamy temple. These temples, dedicated to Perumaal and Shiva
Valmimakathar, dates back from the same period. The temple attracts
a large audience during the celebration of Skandasashti and Parguni
(annual festival).
Accessibilty
The temple is at a walking distance from the Broadway bus stop in
Chennai central. In the George Town area take the Mint Street and
reach to the Kandaswamy temple, as it is situated off the mentioned
street.
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