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Parimala Ranganathar Temple

Thiruvindalur, Tamil Nadu
10th Century CE

One of 108 Divya Desams known for its fragrant deity. "Parimala" means fragrance — the deity naturally emits a sweet scent.

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Details

Dynasty
Chola
Style
Dravidian
Primary Deity
Vishnu (Parimala Ranganatha)
Languages
Tamil, Sanskrit
Scripts
Tamil, Grantha

Historical Significance

Fragrant deity. One of 108 Divya Desams. Parimala means fragrance. Natural sweet scent

Architectural Features

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