Shivan temple
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Vadipatti taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu
Near Sholavandan (about 340 m from the village's approximate position, straight line).
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- Denomination
- Saivam (as listed in the source)
- Location
- 10.02014° N, 77.95916° E
Source: OpenStreetMap (way/972191410), 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 Shivan temple
- Nearest railway station: Sholavandan — about 740 m (straight line)
- Nearest bus station: Veppa Maram bus stop — about 450 m (straight line)
- Nearest airport: Madurai International Airport — about 25 km (straight line)
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap; road distances are longer. Check routes before you travel.
Questions about Shivan temple
Where is Shivan temple?
Shivan temple is a temple in Vadipatti taluka, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.
Which village is Shivan temple in or near?
Sholavandan: about 340 m from the village's approximate position in a straight line.
Which is the nearest railway station to Shivan temple?
Sholavandan, about 740 m away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). Road distance is longer.
Which airport is nearest to Shivan temple?
Madurai International Airport, about 25 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).
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