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Somanatha Swamy Temple

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Somanathaswamy Temple is a Shaivite temple, located in Kolathur, in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. Main Deity (Moolavar) is Somanatheeswarar. Goddess is Amuthambigai. Viruksha is said to be Vilvam tree. Temple tanks are Chandra Theertham and Agni Theertham. This temple was constructed 800 years ago. It was worshipped by Sage Agasthiyar. The place where this temple is constructed, was called in ancient times as 'Thirukulandhai' and then 'Thirukkulathur' and nowadays as 'Kolathur'. Saint cum poet Madhava Sivagnanam of 'Thiruvavadudurai Adheenam' who lived in the sixteenth century wrote poems viz., 'Somesar Mudhumollhi Venbaa', 'Kulathur Pathitruppathandhathi' and 'Amuthambigai Pillaiththamillh' for the deities of this temple.

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Somanatha Swamy Temple
Chennai Ward 64 (Zone 6 Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar)

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Tamil Nadu, India
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