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Korukkai Veeratteswarar Temple

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About the temple

Veerateeswarar Temple at Korukkai is one of 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams and one of eight Ashta Veeratta Sthalams, celebrated for commemorating Lord Shiva's destruction of Kamadeva (Kama Dahana) and praised in seventh-century Tevaram hymns. 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.

Paadal Petra SthalamAshta Veeratta SthalamKama DahanaChola architectureTevaram
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Devotee rating
4
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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