The Thiruindalur Thanthonriswarar Temple is one of the 70 temples built by the Chola king Kochenga Chozha. This fourth-century temple is located on the south bank of the river Cauvery in the Mayiladuthurai district. The deity of this temple is a swayambhu idol of Lord Siva.

Devotees have lamented that this temple has been crumbling without maintenance and with miscreants using the temple premises to have alcohol. Empty liquor bottles have been found scattered in the temple premises.

During the festivals, the temple chariot used to transport the idol around the streets is also in a state of wreckage. Many parts of the temple are in a state of disrepair as they have not been rebuilt.

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