Kannayariamudayar Temple, Thirukkarayil

rdf:langString Kannayariamudayar Temple, Thirukkarayil

rdf:langString Kannayariamudayar Temple

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rdf:langString India Tamil Nadu

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rdf:langString Kannayariamudayar Temple, Thirukarayil (also called Thirukolili or Thirukuvlai or Brahmapureeswarar temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thirukkuvalai in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Cholas period in the 8th century. Shiva is worshipped as Brahmapureeswarar and his consort Parvathi as Meenkashi Ambal. The presiding deity is revered in the 7th century Tamil Saiva canonical work, the Tevaram, written by Tamil saint poets known as the Nayanmars and classified as Paadal Petra Sthalam. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five-tiered Rajagopuram, the gateway tower. The temple is open from 6am - 1 pm and 4-8:30 pm on all days. Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Nel attic seelum vizha being some of the prominent festivals celebrated. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

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