Talagirisvara Temple, Hindu cave temple in Panamalai, India
The temple stands on a hillock overlooking Panamalai lake, featuring three-tiered architecture with pillars decorated with lion sculptures and multiple sub-shrines.
Built in the 7th century during the Pallava dynasty, Narasimhavarman II commissioned this temple along with the Shore Temple at Mamallapuram and Kailasanathar Temple.
The temple contains a Dharalingam in its central shrine, with panels depicting Brahma with Saraswati and Vishnu with Lakshmi on the sides.
Visitors need to climb steps carved into rocks to reach the temple entrance, which opens daily from sunrise to sunset for worship and exploration.
The northern sub-shrine preserves sections of ancient mural paintings, including the earliest known depiction of Shiva as Nataraja in Indian art history.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Location: Viluppuram district
GPS coordinates: 12.10103,79.38235
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:14
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