Solai Aandavar Temple
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📍 3 km from Chettinad
📍 12 km from Karaikudi
The temple is located near Karaikudi in Chettinad, around Pallathur / Kothari side, and is described as a sacred grove temple with a large wooded area around it. It is worshipped as a village guardian shrine, where Ayyanar is believed to protect the settlement, bring rain, ensure good harvest, and guard people from harm.The most famous feature of the temple is the row of terracotta horse statues placed before the shrine.This temple is a popular photoshoot location because the clay horses, old shrine walls, open grounds, and natural light create a strong heritage look.One of the temple’s biggest attractions is its forest-like sacred grove setting.