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IntroductionNellaiappar Temple is an ancient popular Shiva Temple situated in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Nellaiappar and his consort Ma Parvati is worshipped as Kanthimathi Amman. The temple is situated on the banks of the sacred River Thamirabarani. This temple was glorified by the Nayanmar Saints during the 7th century AD, and their divine songs on Lord Nellaiyappar were mentioned in the Shaivite Holy Text, Tevaram.Apart from the main shrines, the temple contains shrines of various other deities, and the temple follow..