Abhimukeswarar Temple

Abhimukeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the presiding deity is Shiva in the form of Abhimukesha[1] and the presiding goddess is his consort Amudhavalli.[2] The idol of Shiva faces west.

Notes

  1. ↑ Moorthy, K. K. (1995). That Lord Siva to be adored: a mini-compendium of 300 Saivate shrines. Message Publications. p. 360.
  2. ↑ "Sri Abhimukeswarar Temple". Online Highways.

Coordinates: 10°57′20″N 79°22′59″E / 10.955538°N 79.382989°E / 10.955538; 79.382989

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