Mayuranathaswami Temple, Mayiladuthurai

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Mayuranathaswamy Temple, also known as Mayuranathar Temple or Tirumayiladuthurai, is a Hindu temple in the town of Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mayuranathaswamy, a form of Shiva, and has given its name to the town itself. The main icon is a lingam and the presiding deity is called Mayuranathar because the Hindu goddess Parvathi worshipped Shiva here in the form of a mayura.

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Things to do here

• ·Dress modestly and leave footwear at the entrance
• ·Ask before photographing inside
• ·Find out the puja and festival timings

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