Karpaka Vinayakar Temple, Hindu temple in Pillaiyarpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
The rock-cut temple contains a six-foot-tall granite Ganesha idol with a trunk curved to the right and two arms within its ancient cave structure.
Dating back to the seventh century during the Pandya dynasty, the temple features numerous stone inscriptions including Tamil Brahmi text from earlier periods.
The temple stands as one of nine ancestral Hindu places of worship for the Chettiar community and maintains traditional daily ceremonies led by dedicated priests.
Located 75 kilometers northeast of Madurai, the temple opens from 6 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM, with access via National Highway 36.
The cave structure prevents traditional circumambulation around the Ganesha idol, which receives a golden coating and reveals its original form during ceremonial baths.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 10.11889,78.66806
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:26
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