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| Kamaleswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Lord Kamaleswarar |
| Location | |
| Location | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 13°4′8″N80°15′59″E / 13.06889°N 80.26639°E |
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