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[[File:Twin Temples, Keezhaiyur.jpg|thumb|Twin temples, Keezhaiyur, built by [[Paluvettaraiyar]] chieftains Kumaran and Kumaran Kandan in the 9th century AD]] | [[File:Twin Temples, Keezhaiyur.jpg|thumb|Twin temples, Keezhaiyur, built by [[Paluvettaraiyar]] chieftains Kumaran and Kumaran Kandan in the 9th century AD]] | ||
The '''Twin Temples at Keezhaiyur''' is a 9th-century temple complex built by the [[Paluvettaraiyar]] chieftains who were vassals of the Medieval [[Chola]]s at Keezhaiyur on the [[Trichy]]-[[Ariyalur]] highway.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url= | The '''Twin Temples at Keezhaiyur''' is a 9th-century temple complex built by the [[Paluvettaraiyar]] chieftains who were vassals of the Medieval [[Chola]]s at Keezhaiyur on the [[Trichy]]-[[Ariyalur]] highway.<ref name="thehindu">{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/9th-century-twin-temples-of-keezhaiyur-all-set-for-facelift/article7446286.ece|title=9th century twin temples of Keezhaiyur all set for facelift|website=The Hindu|accessdate=2018-03-18}}</ref> | ||
== Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
As the name suggests, the complex consists of two temples. The temple in the north is called ''Vadavaayil Sirikoil'' or ''Chozheecharam'' and the one in the south is called ''Thenvaaayil Sirikoil'' or ''[[Agastheeswaram|Agatheeswaram]]''. The temples were constructed by the [[Paluvettaraiyar]] chieftains Kumaran Maravan and Kumaran Kandan.<ref name="tnarch">{{cite web|url=http://www.tnarch.gov.in/cons/temple/temple27.htm|title=MONUMENTS - TEMPLES -Twin Temple , Keezhaiyur|website=tnarch.gov.in|accessdate=2018-03-18}}</ref> | As the name suggests, the complex consists of two temples. The temple in the north is called ''Vadavaayil Sirikoil'' or ''Chozheecharam'' and the one in the south is called ''Thenvaaayil Sirikoil'' or ''[[Agastheeswaram|Agatheeswaram]]''. The temples were constructed by the [[Paluvettaraiyar]] chieftains Kumaran Maravan and Kumaran Kandan.<ref name="tnarch">{{cite web|url=http://www.tnarch.gov.in/cons/temple/temple27.htm|title=MONUMENTS - TEMPLES - Twin Temple, Keezhaiyur|website=tnarch.gov.in|accessdate=2018-03-18}}</ref> | ||
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The Twin Temples at Keezhaiyur is a 9th-century temple complex built by the Paluvettaraiyar chieftains who were vassals of the Medieval Cholas at Keezhaiyur on the Trichy-Ariyalur highway.[1]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
As the name suggests, the complex consists of two temples. The temple in the north is called Vadavaayil Sirikoil or Chozheecharam and the one in the south is called Thenvaaayil Sirikoil or Agatheeswaram. The temples were constructed by the Paluvettaraiyar chieftains Kumaran Maravan and Kumaran Kandan.[2]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Entrance -
Temple 1 -
Temple 2 -
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "9th century twin temples of Keezhaiyur all set for facelift". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 March 2018.
- ↑ "MONUMENTS - TEMPLES - Twin Temple, Keezhaiyur". tnarch.gov.in. Retrieved 18 March 2018.