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Tiruneelakkudi Neelakandeswarar Temple

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About the temple

Tiruneelakkudi Neelakandeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, renowned for its miraculous oil abhishekam ritual where sesame oil is completely absorbed by the Shivalinga. 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 templePadal Petra SthalamOil abhishekamThanjavurTamil Nadu
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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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