Muruga temple
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Deity: Murugan - मुरुगन Place: Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
Muruga temple. Dedicated to Murugan. Located in Thiruvananthapuram.
Primary Deity: Murugan / मुरुगन
Architecture: Dravidian
Built: Sangam era 200 BCE with later construction
Builder: Pallava dynasty
Material: granite
Managed by: ASI
Address: Edappazhinji, Thiruvananthapuram
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Nearby temples
- Shiva-Parvathi Temple 0.3 km
- Edappazhinji Sastha Temple 0.3 km
- ശ്രീ ദുർഗാദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം 0.7 km
- Althara Temple 0.9 km
- Althara Yakshiamma Temple 0.9 km
- Sree Udiyanoor Devi Temple 1 km
History
The Murugan Temple at Saluvankuppam, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the deity Murugan. Archaeologists believe the shrine, unearthed in 2005, consists of a brick temple from the Sangam period and a granite Pallava temple from the 8th century CE, making it the oldest temple in India. The brick temple could be the oldest of its kind discovered in Tamil Nadu.
- Nearest City: Chengalpattu
Frequently Asked Questions
Which deity is worshipped at Muruga temple?
Muruga temple is dedicated to Murugan (मुरुगन).
Where is Muruga temple located?
Muruga temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 8.507, 76.9708.
Which temples are near Muruga temple?
Nearby temples include Shiva-Parvathi Temple (0.3 km); Edappazhinji Sastha Temple (0.3 km); ശ്രീ ദുർഗാദേവി ക്ഷേത്രം (0.7 km).