Kanthanathaswamy Temple, Erakaram

Kanthanathaswamy Temple[1], is a Siva temple in Erakaram, near Swamimalai in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu (India). It is at a distance of 8 km from Kumbakonam. [2] [3][4]

Entrance

Vaippu Sthalam

It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Kanthanathaswamy and Sankaranathar. His consort is known as Sankaranayaki.[2]

Location

It is situated at a distance of 3 km from Yanaiyadi near Melacauvery in Kumbakonam-Swamimalai.[3]

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References

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