kumaraswamy temple
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Deity: Murugan - मुरुगन Place: Machilipatnam Andhra Pradesh
kumaraswamy temple. Dedicated to Murugan. Located in Machilipatnam.
- Primary Deity
- Murugan / मुरुगन
- Address
- Godupeta, Machilipatnam (M), Sultan Nagaram Gollapalem, Machilipatnam, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh, 521001, India
History
Krauncha Giri is a small settlement in Karnataka, India, located about 10 km from Sandur in Bellary District. The site is notable for two ancient Hindu temples situated in the same compound, both of which are protected monuments. The Kumaraswami Temple is religiously significant as it is believed to be the first abode in south India of Murugan or Karthikeya, the Hindu god of war. The adjacent Parvati Temple is noted by art historians for its unusual Hindu temple architecture.
Spiritual Significance
The Kumaraswami Temple is believed to be the first abode in south India of Murugan or Karthikeya, the Hindu god of war.
- Nearest City: Sandur (10 km)
Associated Legends
- Believed to be the first abode in south India of Murugan or Karthikeya.