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Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple

Puliyur
Tamil Nadu
Shiva
10.58222222
78.89722222
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Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple in Puliyur, Tamil Nadu is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.

Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple, located in Kunnandarkoil, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Shiva. It was constructed in rock-cut architecture during the 8th century by Muttaraiyar kings, with later expansions from the Vijayanagar Empire. The temple features inscriptions from various dynasties and is one of the oldest stone temples in South India, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument.

मुख्य विवरण · Temple details

  • प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (शिव)
  • स्थान / Location: Puliyur, Tamil Nadu
  • निर्माण / Built: 8th century
  • निर्माता / Built by: Muttaraiyar kings
  • वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: rock-cut architecture
  • निर्माण सामग्री / Material: stone
  • प्रबंधन / Managed by: Department of Archaeological Survey of India

वास्तुकला · Architecture

rock-cut architecture

सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ

Which deity is worshipped at Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple?
Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is dedicated to Shiva (शिव).

Where is Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple located?
Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is located in Puliyur, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 10.5822, 78.8972.

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