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
[edit]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 Chola.
Architecture
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Chennai: Sura Maps. 2008. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
- ^ a b Fred S. Kleiner; Christin J. Mamiya (2009). Gardner's Art Through the Ages: Non-Western Perspectives. Cengage Learning. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-495-57367-8.