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Tamil Nadu · Temple listing
Chandra Choodeswarar Temple, Hosur
01 · Discover
History & tradition
The Chandra Choodeswarar Temple is an ancient temple of Shiva on a rocky hill in the city of Hosur in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped here in the form of a lingam, and the goddess Parvati as Maragathambal. Hosur lies where Tamil, Kannada and Telugu are all spoken, and the temple’s name is accordingly written and pronounced in several ways, among them Chandira Choodeshwarar and Chandra Choodeshwara.
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Deity & dedicationShiva
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
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02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
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Chandra Choodeswarar Temple, Hosur
Tamil Nadu
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04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
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Offerings
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Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
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Information you can trace
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12