KANTHALINGAESWARAR TEMPLE
Distance: 22kms from Kanchipuram
Shiva: Kandhaleeswarar or Uthama Choleeswarar
Amman: -
Speciality:
The temple is a marvel of Chola Architecture. The temple was built by Sembiyanmadevi the wife of Kandaradhitha Cholan. She built the temple in the memory of her son Uthama Cholan and named the Shiva Uthama Choleeswarar.
All the Koshta deities are found here.
The Dwarapalakas ore of Giant size.
There is no Ambaal in this temple.
Many inscriptions are found in the temple which tell us about contributions made by the Chola Kings.
Amman: -
Speciality:
The temple is a marvel of Chola Architecture. The temple was built by Sembiyanmadevi the wife of Kandaradhitha Cholan. She built the temple in the memory of her son Uthama Cholan and named the Shiva Uthama Choleeswarar.
All the Koshta deities are found here.
The Dwarapalakas ore of Giant size.
There is no Ambaal in this temple.
Many inscriptions are found in the temple which tell us about contributions made by the Chola Kings.
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