Temples
While there is common understanding that there are no temples to Kamadeva and no murtis (images) of Kamadeva sold for the home worship in the market place, some temples are dedicated or related to this deva:
- Kameshwara Temple, in Aragalur. The Sthala purana indicates that Kamadeva woke up Shiva at this place.
- Kameshvara Temple, in Kamyavan, one of the twelve forests of Vrindavana.
- Harsat-Mata Temple at Abhaneri has representation of Kamadeva.
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