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Melakadambur
Kadambur | |
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  Melakadambur Location in Tamil Nadu, India  Melakadambur Melakadambur (India) | |
| Coordinates: 11°08′N 79°19′E / 11.14°N 79.31°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Cuddalore |
| Area | |
• Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2008) | |
• Total | 2,000 approx. |
| • Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Tamil |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 608304 |
| Telephone code | 04144 std |
| Vehicle registration | TN-31 |
| Nearest city | Chidambaram |
| Sex ratio | 1:1 ♂/♀ |
| Literacy | 50% |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Chidambaram |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Kattumannarkoil |
| Climate | as on plain (Köppen) |
Melakadambur is a village located 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Chidambaram, and can reach at 6 km from Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is known for Arulmigu Amirthakateshwarar Thirukkoil temple, constructed during the reign of Cholas by Kulottunga I. The temple and the village are well known in Ponniyin Selvan history, as they are more than 1,000 years old. The Sivan temple at Melakadambur is a Paadal Petra Sthalam. This Sivalinga is self-manifested or Swayambhu Linga.