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Brahmadesham Temple

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Site Name:  Brahmadesham Temple Site Type:  Hindu temple Location:  Brahmadesam village, near Ambasamudram, near Tirunelveli city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:  A 1000 years old massive temple with many sculptural and architectural marvels  Nearest Railway Station:  Ambasamudram Nearest Airport:  Tirunelveli How to reach:  Well connected by road from Ambasamudram; public transportation is unreliable. Hotel:  Few options in Ambasamduram and no option in this village; more options in the nearby city Tirunelveli Restaurants:  Only a few options in the nearby Ambasamudram town Ambasamudram  is a picturesque town located on the banks of the beautiful Tamraparni river and on the foothills of the Western Ghats. The town is known for scenic spots and temples.  Brahmadesham  is a small village located around 4 km from Ambasamudram. The village has a majestic temple with numerous sculptures and a stunning tower. Let us explore this temple in detail. Unfortunately, the magnificent t

Kallidaikurichi Agasteeswarar Temple

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Site Name:   Agasteeswarar Temple Site Type:  Hindu temple Location:    Kallidaikurichi, near Ambasamudram, near Tirunelveli city, Tamil Nadu state, India Highlights:   A rare temple dedicated to the sage Agastya Nearest Railway Station:   Ambasamudram Nearest Airport:   Tirunelveli How to reach:   Well connected as the temple is located within the center of the village Hotel:  Few options within the town; more options in the nearby city Tirunelveli Restaurants:  Only few options within the town Ambasamudram  is a picturesque town located on the banks of the beautiful Tamraparni river and on the foothills of the Western Ghats. Kallidaikurichi is another picturesque village located on the other side of the river. The nearest city of Ambasamudram is Tirunelveli. It is located in Tamil Nadu state in South India. Kallidaikurichi and Ambasamudram have a lot of scenic spots and temples. Let us explore a rare temple in Kallidaikurichi, which is dedicated to a seer, Ag