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Ponsei Natrunaiyappar Temple

0 (0) , Est. Pallava period; rebuilt 907–950 CE

About the temple

Ponsei Natrunaiyappar Temple is a historic Hindu shrine dedicated to Shiva, located in Ponsei village within Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. Originally constructed during the Pallava period and later rebuilt in stone by Chola King Parantaka I, it stands as one of the 63 sacred Shiva temples celebrated in Tamil devotional literature. 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 templeChola architectureTamil NaduTevaram shrine63 Shiva temples
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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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