7620 - Shiva with Parvati at Moovar Temple, Kodumbalur
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.
The vimana is three tiered. This vimana is prior to the
Antiquities vimanas in Tanjore and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Sculptures Beautiful sculptures of various forms of
Siva, such as Kalarimurti, Arthanarishwar,
Veenadhara Dhakshinamurti, Bikshadana murti,
Gajasamharamurti, Alinganamurti, Gangadhara are
fine masterpieces of Tamil art.
7620 - Shiva with Parvati at Moovar Temple, Kodumbalur
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.
The vimana is three tiered. This vimana is prior to the
Antiquities vimanas in Tanjore and Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
Sculptures Beautiful sculptures of various forms of
Siva, such as Kalarimurti, Arthanarishwar,
Veenadhara Dhakshinamurti, Bikshadana murti,
Gajasamharamurti, Alinganamurti, Gangadhara are
fine masterpieces of Tamil art.