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Suchindram Thanumalayan
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
9th Century CE
Unique temple dedicated to the Hindu Trinity. The 18-foot Hanuman statue and musical pillars are famous attractions.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Pandya
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Sthanu-Mal-Ayan (Trimurti)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Dedicated to Trimurti. 18-foot Hanuman statue. Musical pillars
Architectural Features
Musical stone pillars18-foot Hanuman statueTrimurti sanctum