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Erumbeeswarar Temple

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About the temple

Erumbeeswarar Temple in Thiruverumbur, Tiruchirappalli, is an ancient Shiva shrine built atop a 60-foot hill, revered for its legend of ants worshipping the deity and mentioned in the 7th-century Tamil Saiva canonical text Tevaram. The shrine draws devotees through the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere reaching its peak during the evening rituals and on festival days when special pujas are performed.

Shiva templeDravidian architecturePaadal Petra SthalamChola periodTiruchirappalli
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Devotee rating
2
Daily rituals
3
Major festivals

How to reach

By road
Well connected to city centre, ~20 min by taxi or auto.
On foot
Footwear stands and cloak rooms available near the main entrance.
Nearby stay
Dharamshalas and hotels within walking distance of the temple.
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