Ankusha Giri Sri Venkateshwara swamy Temple, Krishnagiri

Address

Ankusha Giri Sri Venkateshwara swamy Temple, Ankushagiri, Avalnatham, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu 635121

Diety

Sri Venkateshwara swamy

Introduction

‘Ankushagiri’ situated close to Shoolagiri of Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu. This temple is near to the lord shiva temple at the Anushagiri hill. This Vishnu temple is in ruined state. Only the pillars of the Garbhagriha (sanctum) remain with a Garuda Khamba (Garuda pillar) fallen in front of it carrying carvings of Lords Garuda and Anjaneya and Sanka- Chakra. This temple was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It was built in the 16th century under the patronage of Vijayanagara kings as the brick work here resembled that adopted by the Vijayanagara kingdom.

Century/Period/Age

16th century

Managed By

Archeological survey of India.

Nearest Bus Station

Ankushagiri

Nearest Railway Station

Krishnagiri

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

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