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Tamilnadu is located on the southern part of India. It is bounded by the Bay of Bengal on the east, and by Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh states on the other three sides.
Pathanchali Nathar Temple, Tirukkanattumullur (now known as Kaanaatam Puliyur)
| Location of the temple | Tirukkanattumullur |
| Lord Shiva known as | Pathanchali Nathar |
| Female deity known as | Kaanaar Kuzhali |
| Pathigam | Sundarar - 1 |
| How to reach | The temple is situated on the northern bank of river Kollidam at Kaanaatam Puliyur near Muttam village. It is about 5 Kms. to the northeast from another paadal petra sthalam TiruOmampuliyur. Town bus services to Muttam village are available from Chidambaram and Kattumannarkudi. The temple is about 2 Kms. from Muttam village bus stop. |
| Temple address | Arumighu Pathanchali Nathar Temple Kaanaattampuliyur, Muttam Post Via Ayankudi Kattumannarkudi Taluk Cuddalore District Pin-608306 |
Covering an area of about 1 acre, this temple has a 3 tier Gopuram (Tower). Pathanjali Munivar is believed to have worshipped Shiva at this Sthalam.
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