Irumbai

Irumbai is a village situated next to Auroville in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, some 10 km from Pondicherry.

Irumbai
village
Coordinates: 12°0′24.52″N 79°47′14.26″E / 12.0068111°N 79.7872944°E / 12.0068111; 79.7872944Coordinates: 12°0′24.52″N 79°47′14.26″E / 12.0068111°N 79.7872944°E / 12.0068111; 79.7872944
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
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Irumbai temple

TempleEdit

An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is there hosting Magakaleswarar, Maga Kalanathar and goddesses Mathura Sundara Nayagi and Kuil Mozhiyammai. This temple has ancient records written by Thirugnanasambantha Swamigal.

This Shivasthalam temple is 9 km from Pondicherry on Pondicherry—Tindivanam bus route. Another Paadal Petra Sthalam Tiruarisili is 5 km northwest of this Sthalam.

 
Irumbai festival