Kayarohanaswami Temple, Nagapattinam, Hindu temple in Nagapattinam, India
The Kayarohanaswami Temple features Dravidian architecture with intricate designs, towering gopuras, and a main shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva and Nilayathakshi.
The temple, constructed in the 6th century CE, received renovations from multiple dynasties including the Pallavas, Cholas, and Vijayanagara kings.
This temple belongs to the Saptha Vidangam group of seven temples, each representing different dance styles performed during deity processions.
The temple complex stands 2 kilometers from Nagapattinam Railway Station and requires visitors to wear traditional clothing covering shoulders and knees.
The temple houses a rare idol of Thyagaraja made from lapis lazuli and performs a specific dance form called Paarava Tharanga Natanam.
Location: Tamil Nadu
Architectural style: Dravidian architecture
GPS coordinates: 10.77028,79.84056
Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:38
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