Kalatheeswarar Temple, Puducherry

Kalatheeswarar Temple, Puducherry

Kalatheeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Mission Street in Puducherry Town in Union Territory of Puducherry. The Temple is also known as Chetty Koil. The temple belongs to Puduvai Ayira Vysya Marabinar. The Temple architecture follows Dravidian style. The Temple faces east with 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is called as Kalatheeswarar. He is housed in the form of Lingam in the sanctum and Lord faces east. The Temple also houses a shrine for Varadha Raja Perumal. There are also shrines for Ganesha, Lord Murugan and Brahma in the Temple premises.

The Temple is situated in Mission Street in Puducherry Town. The Temple is located at about 250 meters from Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop, 3 Kms from Puducherry Main Bus Stand, 2 Kms from Puducherry Railway Station, 6 Kms from Puducherry Airport and 150 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Pondicherry Bus Stand to JIPMER (Gorimedu) Bus Route. Tourists can get down at Aurobindo Ashram Bus Stop. The Temple is located at a walkable distance from this Bus Stop. Taxis and Autos are also available to reach this Temple from any part of Puducherry. Nearest Railway Station is located at Puducherry. Nearest Airport is located at Puducherry and Chennai.

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