A serene and ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati, nestled in the heart of Tamil Nadu, offering a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful architecture.
Currency
INR (₹)
Best time to visit
October to March
Languages
Tamil
Coordinates
12.525°, 79.085°
Key facts
1The temple is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, revered in the Tamil Saivite canon
2It houses a unique idol of Goddess Bagavathy with four faces, representing the four directions
3The temple complex covers an area of over 10 acres and has five courtyards
Timeline
12th Century: The temple was built during the reign of the Chola dynasty
16th Century: The temple was expanded and renovated by the Vijayanagara Empire
19th Century: The temple was further renovated and expanded by the Nayak rulers
