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Tirunelvayil Temple is situated just 2 km from Chidambaram and is mainly dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is located close to the Tiruvetkalam Temple which is situated near the Annamalai University. The temple is situated towards the eastern side of the town and is famous for its five tiered Rajagopuram at the main temple entrance.
This temple also features some of the ancient inscriptions from the Nayak period, along with shrines of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, Uchinathar and Paalvannanathar. The annual festival celebrated at this temple is known as the Vaikashi Vishakam. It is believed that Thiru Gnanasambandar visited this temple and composed a Patikam.
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