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Ranganathar Temple Neermalai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
8th Century CE
One of 108 Divya Desams on a hillock with views of the city. The Pallava rock-cut sculptures are notable. Near Pallavaram.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Pallava
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Vishnu (Ranganatha)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
108 Divya Desams. Hilltop temple. Pallava rock carvings. Chennai outskirts
Architectural Features
Hilltop locationPallava sculpturesCity viewsAncient site