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murugan temple
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 ASI team suggests the brick temple could be the oldest of its kind in Tamil Nadu.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Murugan (मुरुगन)
- स्थान / Location: venjaramoodu, Tamil Nadu
- निर्माण / Built: Sangam era 200 BCE with later construction
- निर्माता / Built by: Pallava dynasty
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Dravidian
- निर्माण सामग्री / Material: granite
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: ASI
Nearby temples
- Ayiravalli Temple (1.0 km)
- Mukkunnoor Sastha Temple (1.2 km)
- Kottaraveedu Bhagavathy Temple (1.9 km)
- Siva Temple (1.9 km)
- Manikkode Siva Temple Venjaramood (1.9 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at murugan temple?
murugan temple is dedicated to Murugan (मुरुगन).
Where is murugan temple located?
murugan temple is located in venjaramoodu, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 8.6877, 76.9064.
Which temples are near murugan temple?
Nearby temples include Ayiravalli Temple (1.0 km); Mukkunnoor Sastha Temple (1.2 km); Kottaraveedu Bhagavathy Temple (1.9 km).
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