Sri Vijayalaya Choleeswaram Shiva Temple, Pudukottai

Address

Sri Vijayalaya Choleeswaram Shiva Temple, Narthamalai, Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu 622101

Diety

Narthamalai Shiva

Introduction

Vijayalaya Choleeswaram in Narthamalai, a panchayat town in Pudukottai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Constructed in the Dravida style and rock cut architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the 9th century by Muttaraiyar kings, the cardinals of Pallavas, with later expansion from the Cholas. The temple is maintained and administered by Department of Archaeological Survey of India as a protected monument.

Century/Period/Age

9th century

Managed By

Archaeological Survey of India

Nearest Bus Station

Nanthamalai

Nearest Railway Station

Pudukottai

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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