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Kapaleeshwarar Temple
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
7th Century CE (rebuilt 16th)
One of the most famous Shiva temples in Chennai with a stunning 37m gopuram. Originally a Pallava-era temple, rebuilt by the Vijayanagara kings.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Chola
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
One of oldest temples in Chennai. Rebuilt by Vijayanagara kings. 37m tall gopuram
Architectural Features
37m gopuramNavagraha shrinesTank with mandapam