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 Temple info -266 கோயில் தகவல்-266 Sri Kokarneswarar Brahadambal Temple, Thirukokarnam, Pudukottai The rock-cut cave Temple of Sri Kokarneswarar Brahadambal at Thirukokarnam is of Mahendravarma Pallava period. Thirukokarnam is situated just about 5 kms from Pudukkottai. The presiding deity is Gokarneshwarar and his consort is Brahadambal. Lord of Kokarnam is main deity of Tondaiman kings. Locally, this temple is known as Brahadambal temple and it is also known as Arakasu Amman temple. Kokarneswarar Cave Temple is excavated on the southern slope of a low rising hill and faces east. A sanctum is sunk into the back wall and has a monolithic Shiva linga inside. Right side has Ganesha while left is adorned with Shiva as Gangadhara. The mandapams in front of the main rock-out shrine are the work of the Cholas and Pandyas, between 11th & 13th century AD. There is an upper tier in this temple, where the shrines of Subrahmanya, Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswathi, Annapurani and Rudrakshalingam, Bra

 Temple info-265 கோயில் தகவல்-265 Mayuranathaswamy Temple, Mayiladuthurai or Mayuranathar Temple is a Hindu temple in the town of Mayiladuthurai (formerly known as Mayavaram or Mayuram) in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Mayuranathaswamy, a form of Shiva, and has given its name to the town itself. The main icon is a lingam and the presiding deity is called Mayuranathar because the Hindu goddess Parvathi worshipped Shiva here in the form of a mayura. Mayuranathaswamy temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Mayiladuthurai Deity Mayuranathaswamy (Shiva) Location Mayiladuthurai State Tamil Nadu Country India Geographic coordinates 11°0′N 79°15′E Architecture Type Dravidian On the day of the new moon in the Tamil month of Aippasi (November–December), religious Hindus have a ceremonial bath in the temple tank as it is believed to purify them from sins. An annual dance festival called the Mayura Natyanjali festival is celebrated within the precincts of the temple each

 Temple info -264 கோயில் தகவல்-264 Tooppul Deepaprakasa perumal temple,Kanchi Tiruththanka, or Tooppul (also called Deepaprakasa Perumal Temple) located in Kanchipuram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Deepa Prakasar and his consort Lakshmi as Maragathavailli. Tiruthanka Toopul Vilakkoli Perumal Temple at Kancheepuram Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Kanchipuram Deity Lakshmi Hayagreeva Location Tamil Nadu, India State Tamil Nadu Country India Geographic coordinates 12°49′28″N 79°42′20″E Architecture Type Dravidian architecture The temple is believed to have been expanded during the Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple has inscriptions on its walls dating from the period

 Temple info -263 கோயில் தகவல்-263 The Vijaya Vittala Temple, Hampi    The Vittala Temple in Hampi is an ancient structure, which is well known for its architecture and unmatched craftsmanship. The monument is seen as one of the largest and famed structures in the group of monuments in Hampi. The temple is located in the northeastern part of Hampi near the banks of the river Tungabhadra. This temple has some beautiful stone structures - like the stone chariot which cannot be described in words and the interesting musical pillars. The temple is a major draw amongst the tourists who come from across the globe to witness the once-glorious Vijayanagara capital, which lies in ruins now.  The Temple The structure was built during the rule of Devaraya II, who was one amongst the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire. The structure was built in the 15th century. Many portions of the temple were expanded and enhanced by Krishnadevaraya, who was the most famous ruler of the Vijayanagara dynasty. The

 Temple info -262 கோயில் தகவல்-262 Thiruvallur Veeraraghava Swamy Temple (or Veerarghavaswamy Temple) is a temple dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu, located in Thiruvallur, Chennai Metropolitan City, an area and headquarters in Tiruvallur district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Constructed in Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is counted as one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. Vishnu is worshipped as Veeraraghava Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Kanakavalli Thayar. Veeraraghava Swami Temple Religion Affiliation Hinduism District Tiruvallur Deity Sri Veeraraghava Swami (Vaidhya Veera Raghava Swami)(Vishnu) Kanakavalli Thayaar (Vasumathi) Festivals Ammavasai Features Tower: Vijayakoti Vimanam Temple tank: Hritayathabhanasini Pushkarni Location Tamilnadu, India State Tamil Nadu Country India Thiruevvul is located in Tamil Nadu Geographi

 Temple info-261. கோயில் தகவல்-261 Badavilinga Temple, Hampi – A Shrine for Shiva Badavilinga Temple is a wonderful temple in Hampi dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Hindu deity Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Linga in this temple. The Badavilinga temple is located near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple. Tourists as well as devotees flock to the temple throughout the year. Quick Facts Timing: 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM on all days of the week Entry Fee: No entry fee required Photography: Allowed Visit Duration: About 1 ½ hours Best time to visit: From November to February Significance of Badavilinga Temple, Hampi The Badavilinga Temple in Hampi has the largest monolithic Shiva Linga in Hampi. The Shiva Linga has a three eye mark drawn on it in line carving. The three eye mark depicts the three eyes of Lord Shiva. The beautiful Linga is made of black stone. It has a height of 3 meters. It is believed that the temple has been in existence since the period of the Vijayanagara Empire. Devotees come her