Thirukoteeswarar Temple
| Thirukoteeswarar Temple | |
|---|---|
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  Thirukoteeswarar Temple Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 11°2′58.28″N 79°30′46.11″E / 11.0495222°N 79.5128083°ECoordinates: 11°2′58.28″N 79°30′46.11″E / 11.0495222°N 79.5128083°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| District | Thanjavur |
| Location | Thirukodikaval |
| Culture | |
| Primary deity | Thirukoteeswarar (Shiva) |
| Consort | Vadivambigai (Parvathi) |
| Temple tank | Sringa Theertham, Cauvery |
| Temple tree | Pirambu |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural styles | Dravidian architecture |
Thirukoteeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located at Thirukodikaval in the Thiruvidaimarudur taluk of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Shiva.
History
Sculptures on the walls of the Gopuram
The earliest inscriptions in the temple date from 750 AD and belong to the reign of the Pallava king Nandivarman. The present structure is believed to have been constructed by Sembiyan Mahadevi, the mother of Uttama Chola in 979.
Significance
Praises of the temple have been sung by the Saivite saints Appar and Sambandar. The temple was also visited by the saint Bhaskararaya of Bhaskararajapuram. The temple has separate shrines for Vinayaga, Muruga, Gajalakshmi, Saptha Kanniyar, Bhairavar, Surya, Chandra, Sani, Durvasa and Nataraja.[1]
References
- ↑ Sharma, Sridhara (2007). Kumbakonam Azhaikkirathu. New Horizon Media. pp. 27–28. ISBN 9788183682244.
- Srinivasan, G. (14 September 2001). "Vibrant with divine power". The Hindu.
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Gallery
Front mandapa
Dahskinamurti shrine
Presiding deity vimana
Amman shrine vimana
Agastiswarar shrine
Sculptures in temple gopura entrance
Sculptures in temple gopura entrance
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