Kanthimathi Amman Temple

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Kanthimathi Amman Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to the goddess Kanthimathi (a form of Parvati) and renowned for its Dravidian architecture and religious significance.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Dravidian architecture temple
Hindu temple
associatedWithDeity Nellaiappar (Shiva)
linked to: Nellaiappar
associatedWithFestival Aadi month celebrations
Navaratri
annual temple car festival
associatedWithGoddessForm Shakti
belongsToTradition Shaivism
dedicatedTo Goddess Kanthimathi
Parvati
linked to: Kamakshi
hasAlternativeName Kanthimathi Amman Sannidhi
Kanthimathi Nellaiappar Temple
linked to: Nellaiappar Temple
hasArchitectureStyle Dravidian architecture
hasCulturalSignificanceIn Tamil Nadu
Tirunelveli
hasFeature inner sanctum (garbhagriha)
mandapam (pillared hall)
ornate carvings
prakaram (circumambulatory corridor)
sculpted pillars
temple tank
hasGopuram Dravidian style gopuram
hasPilgrimType local devotees
regional pilgrims
tourists
hasPrimaryDeity Kanthimathi Amman
linked to: Kannagi Amman

Parvati
linked to: Kamakshi
hasRitual daily puja
special abhishekam on festival days
heritageType historic Hindu temple
isPartOf Nellaiappar Temple complex
linked to: Nellaiappar Temple
knownFor Dravidian architectural features
historic temple complex
religious significance
languageOfWorship Tamil
locatedInCity Tirunelveli
locatedInCountry India
locatedInDistrict Tirunelveli district
locatedInState Tamil Nadu
mainGoddessAspect benevolent mother goddess
mainGoddessType consort of Shiva
region South India
religion Hinduism
stateProtected Tamil Nadu
usedFor Hindu worship
pilgrimage
religious festivals

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Tirunelveli hasTemple Kanthimathi Amman Temple