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Nandeesvarar Temple, Nandivanam

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About Nandeesvarar Temple, Nandivanam

Nandeesvarar Temple stands as an ancient and well-maintained place of worship in the Nandivaram-Guduvanchery locality of Chennai. According to temple legend, Lord Shiva performed a celestial dance on his mount Nandi's horns after being honored by the devas, earning the name Nandeeswarar. The temple showcases traditional Dravidian architectural style with its main sanctum housing a large east-facing Shiva Lingam. The complex includes a separate shrine dedicated to the goddess Soundara Nayaki and features a sacred tank used for rituals during special occasions. The temple continues to serve as a spiritual landmark attracting both devotees seeking blessings and heritage enthusiasts exploring Tamil Nadu's cultural legacy.

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Address
Nandivaram-Guduvanchery, Kanchipuram district, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Directions
Nandeesvarar Temple, Nandivanam is located in at 12.8460°N, 80.0645°E. Open in Google Maps

Darshan & aarti timings

Timings may vary on festival days — please confirm with the temple before travelling.

Monday to Friday
06:00 – 11:00
Monday to Friday
16:00 – 19:00
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Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

08Nov
Diwaliदीपावली

Festival of lights, Lakshmi puja

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01Apr
Hanuman Jayantiहनुमान जयंती

Birth of Hanuman

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04Sep
Janmashtamiजन्माष्टमी

Midnight birth of Krishna, Mathura

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