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Structural Temples

JWARAHARESWARA TEMPLE – KANCHIPURAM – 1

VESARA VIMANA Jwarahareswara temple mentioned as Suravattaramudaiya Nayanar temple in inscriptions lies in the car street of the historic town Kanchipuram. The temple is known for its unique architectural features, viz., the Vesara vimana, vimana and the mukha mandapa raised on a plinth, exclusively panjara adorned bhitti, perforated windows are remarkable to mention. Among the […]

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Inscriptions

CONSECRATION OF LORD KSHETRABALA AT VALARMATHI ISWARAM

An inscription (PSI 154)* in the temple of Valamathi Iswaram at Nirpazhani brings to limelight the installation and consecration of Lord Kshetrabala in the temple. Nirpazhani, located in Kulattur taluk of Pudukkottai district, is credited with a Chola period temple known in the name Valarmathi Iswaram. The temple is a single prakara complex with the […]