7616 - Kodumbalur Moovar Temple
The Muvar-koil (‘temple-of-three’) is a beautiful temple of Chozha period, built by the Irukkuvel chief Bhuthi-vikrama-kesari. As per a foundation inscription on south wall of the north-most temple, he built these three Siva shrines, one on his own behalf and, the other two on behalf of his wives, Karrali and Varaguna.
The first impression about Muvar-koil is one of enchanting beauty, perfect composition in stone.
Bhuti Vikramakesari, who was a contemporary and ally of Sundara Chola, Raja Raja’s father, belonged to the Irukkuvel dynasty, which had marital relations with the Cholas. Bhuti Vikramakesari mother was a Chola princess.
7616 - Kodumbalur Moovar Temple
The Muvar-koil (‘temple-of-three’) is a beautiful temple of Chozha period, built by the Irukkuvel chief Bhuthi-vikrama-kesari. As per a foundation inscription on south wall of the north-most temple, he built these three Siva shrines, one on his own behalf and, the other two on behalf of his wives, Karrali and Varaguna.
The first impression about Muvar-koil is one of enchanting beauty, perfect composition in stone.
Bhuti Vikramakesari, who was a contemporary and ally of Sundara Chola, Raja Raja’s father, belonged to the Irukkuvel dynasty, which had marital relations with the Cholas. Bhuti Vikramakesari mother was a Chola princess.