Anthakeswarar
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Kancheepuram taluka, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu
Near Musaravakkam (about 1.3 km from the village's approximate position, straight line). Musaravakkam had 5,575 people in 1,346 households (Census 2011).
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- Location
- 12.87054° N, 79.62102° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (node/12559297606), extract of 23 Oct 2026. © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL-1.0. Last seen in the source 3 Nov 2026. Not checked by VoiceOfVillage; call before you travel.
How to reach Anthakeswarar
- Nearest railway station: Kanchipuram — about 9.4 km (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Kanchipuram Bus Stand — about 9.9 km (straight line)
- Nearest airport: INS Rajali — about 22 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Anthakeswarar
Where is Anthakeswarar?
Anthakeswarar is a temple in Kancheepuram taluka, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.
Which village is Anthakeswarar in or near?
Musaravakkam: about 1.3 km from the village's approximate position in a straight line. Musaravakkam had 5,575 people (Census 2011).
Which is the nearest railway station to Anthakeswarar?
Kanchipuram, about 9.4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Anthakeswarar?
INS Rajali, about 22 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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