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Tamil Nadu · Temple listing
Atcheeswarar Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Atcheeswarar Temple is at Acharapakkam in Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped here as Aksheeswaraswamy, or Atchikontantar, in the form of a lingam, and Parvati as Sundaranayagi. The deity is praised in the 7th-century Tevaram hymns, so the shrine is counted among the Paadal Petra Sthalams. The temple carries several inscriptions from the reign of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE). Its most important festival is the ten-day Chittirai Brahmotsavam, held in April–May.
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Atcheeswarar Temple
Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12