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Nallur Kandaswamy

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Nallur Kandaswamy

Lord of Nallur

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परंपरा · Hindu

काल · 15th century CE

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Ādi Śaṅkara at Kaladi

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⏳Historical Period15c CE

15th century CE

3000 BCE15th century CEPresent

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Gender: male

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Nallur Kandaswamy

Lord of Nallur

Overview

Nallur Kandaswamy is the presiding deity of Nallur, a major Hindu temple in Jaffna.

Key Facts

Location: Nallur, Jaffna
Province: Northern
Type: Shaiva
Founded: 15th century CE

Source: Temple records

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कथा
भूगोल
उद्धरण
संबंधित ज्ञान

कालक्रम

15th century CE

पवित्र भूगोल

Sri Lanka, Jaffna

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"Nallur Kandaswamy." ELGODS: Spiritual Encyclopedia of India, Deities, https://elgods.jambudweep.tech/explore/deities/nallur-kandaswamy. Accessed October 6, 2026.