Uchira Vaneswarar Temple

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Uchira Vaneswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Mayiladuthurai taluk of Mayiladuthurai district in Tamil Nadu, India.

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The presiding deity of the temple is Uchira Vaneswarar also called Thurai Kattum Vallalar or Vajravaneswarar, a form of Shiva. The presiding goddess is Veyuru Tholi Ammai.

The temple has been praised by Saivite poet Thirugnanasambandhar.

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