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Thirukkurungudi Temple
Thirukkurungudi, Tamil Nadu
9th Century CE
One of the Divya Desams associated with the five forms of Vishnu (Pancha Vishnus). The deity is called Nambi and has five forms.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Pandya
- Style
- Dravidian
- Primary Deity
- Vishnu (Vaishnava Nambi)
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Pancha Vishnu forms. One of 108 Divya Desams. Nambi deity. Alvar praised
Architectural Features
Five Vishnu formsNamperumal festivalWestern Ghats backdropAncient sanctity