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| Alanduraiyar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Ariyalur District |
| Deity | Lord Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Kilpaluvur in Ariyalur District |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
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It is believed that Parasurama worshipped here to get rid of the sin of killing his mother. The original brick temple was rebuilt in stone during the time of Parantaka Chola II and Uttama Chola.
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Coordinates: 11°02′34″N79°04′05″E / 11.042862°N 79.067952°E
