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Swamimalai Swaminatha Temple
Swamimalai, Tamil Nadu
10th Century CE
One of six Arupadai Veedu where Murugan taught the meaning of Om to his father Shiva. Famous for bronze casting.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Chola
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Murugan (Swaminatha)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
One of 6 Arupadai Veedu. Murugan taught Shiva here. Bronze casting capital
Architectural Features
60-step hillBronze icons marketChola bronze tradition