Punjai Siva Temple
Punjai Siva Temple | |
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Naltunai Ishvaram Temple | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | |
Deity | Nataraja |
Location | |
Location | |
State | Tamil Nadu |
Country | India |
Shown within Tamil Nadu | |
Geographic coordinates | 11°07′37″N 79°45′27″E / 11.126823°N 79.757388°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Dravidian architecture |
The Punjai Siva Temple, or Naltunai Ishvaram Temple, is a Hindu temple located at Punjai near Semponnarkoil.[1] The principal deity is Nataraja, a form of the Hindu god Shiva.[2]
Location[]
The temple is located in the village of Punjai at a distance of 6 kilometres from Semponnarkoil. Near to poombukar tourist place. This temple constructed in the period of Rajendra cholan. Malayan Madanthai Udanudaya Natrunai Eshwar Temple.
Architecture[]
The temple is famous for its architecture. The principal idol of Nataraja is made of bronze and was carved in about 1000 AD.[2]
Notes[]
Categories:
- Shiva temples in Mayiladuthurai district
- Tamil Nadu Hindu temple stubs