Temples & Spiritual
Metraleeswar Temple
Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India
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About
Metraleeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple to Shiva in the Pillaiyar Palayam area in Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu, India. Metraleeswarar is mentioned in the 7th-century CE Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, and is one of the Paadal Petra Sthalam, the 275 temples revered in the canon. The temple is believed to have expanded during the 13th century by Later Cholas as indicated in the inscriptions.
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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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Location
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