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Kanthanathaswamy Temple, Erakaram

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Kanthanathaswamy Temple,[1] is a Siva temple in Erakaram, near Swamimalai in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu (India). It is at a distance of 8 km from Kumbakonam. [2] [3][4]

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.[citation needed]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Kanthanathaswamy and Sankaranathar. His consort is known as Sankaranayaki.[2]

Location

It is situated at a distance of 3 km from Yanaiyadi near Melacauvery in Kumbakonam-Swamimalai.[3]

References