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Punjai Siva Temple
Naltunai Ishvaram Temple
Religion
DistrictMayiladuthurai
DeityNataraja
Location
LocationPunjai
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Coordinates11°07′37″N 79°45′27″E / 11.126823°N 79.757388°E / 11.126823; 79.757388


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 | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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 | edit source]

  1. ↑ Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Chennai: Sura Maps. 2008. p. 69. ISBN 81-7478-177-3.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 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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