Punjai Siva Temple
| Punjai Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
Naltunai Ishvaram Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Deity | Nataraja |
| Location | |
| Location | Punjai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°07′37″N 79°45′27″E / 11.126823°N 79.757388°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
The Punjai Siva Temple, or Naltunai Ishvaram Temple, is a Hindu temple located at Punjai near Semponnarkoil.[1] The principal deity is Nataraja, a form of the Hindu god Shiva.[2]
Location
The temple is located in the village of Punjai at a distance of 6 kilometres from Semponnarkoil. Near to poombukar tourist place. This temple constructed in the period of Rajendra cholan. Malayan Madanthai Udanudaya Natrunai Eshwar Temple.
Architecture
The temple is famous for its architecture. The principal idol of Nataraja is made of bronze and was carved in about 1000 AD.[2]
Notes
- ^ Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Chennai: Sura Maps. 2008. p. 69. ISBN 81-7478-177-3.
- ^ a b Gardner's Art Through the Ages: Non-Western Perspectives. Cengage Learning. 2009. p. 25. ISBN 0495573671, ISBN 978-0-495-57367-8.
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