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Vedagiriswarar Temple
Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
7th Century CE
Hilltop temple where two sacred kites (eagles) were said to visit daily for centuries. The hilltop Shiva temple offers views.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Pallava
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Shiva
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Sacred kites visited daily. Hilltop temple. Near Mahabalipuram
Architectural Features
Hilltop templeEagle traditionPanoramic views562 steps