Kailashanathar Temple
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📍 15 km from Chettinad
📍 23 km from Karaikudi
Kailashanathar Temple, Nedungudi was originally built in the 13th century CE, and the available source attributes its later renovation to the Pandya kings.The temple has classic elements such as artha mandapa, maha mandapa, and garbhagriha.It is also associated with special beliefs and rituals, including Pradosham, full moon, new moon, and monthly observances, along with festivals like Vaikasi Visakam and Adippuram. "Maha Sivarathiri is the most important festival celebrated here every year. At that time, approximately 50,000 people come here for darshan."