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Amirthakadeswarar Temple

Melakadambur, India

Mela Kadambur Amirthakadeswarar Temple (Amruta: nectar Ghata: pot Iswara: God) is a Hindu temple located at Melakadambur in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, India. The historical name of the place is Tirukadambur. The presiding deity is Shiva. He is called as Amirtha Kadeswarar. His consort is known as Vidyujothi Nayaki. The temple has beautiful sculptures and the vimana is in the form of a chariot. It was built by emperor Kulottunga Chola I.

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