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'''Chokkanathaswamy temple''',] , located in Bangalore city is dedicated to the deity Chokkanathaswamy or chokka ](the Hindu god Vishnu). It is the oldest temple in the city and dates back to the Chola period 10 century AD.<ref>{{cite web|title=whatisindia|url=http://www.whatisindia.com/opinion/2005/09/wis20050924_history_of_bangalore.html}}</ref> This temple is located in ], ], ]. |
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'''Chokkanathaswamy temple''', at ] in the Indian city of ], is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka ] (the Hindu god Vishnu). It is the oldest temple in the city, dating from the ] period of the 10th century AD.<ref>{{cite web|title=whatisindia|url=http://www.whatisindia.com/opinion/2005/09/wis20050924_history_of_bangalore.html}}</ref> This temple is located in ], ], ]. |
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Several temples are also seen in this area namely Shaneswara temple,Kalki temple,Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple, Kodandaram lingeswara swamy temple. |
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==History== |
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],Bangalore.10th century AD.] temple, called the Chokkanathaswamy temple which is the oldest in the City.<ref name=DeccanHerald>{{cite news|title=History Of the Temple|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/apr192004/metro9.asp}}</ref> ]]. |
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],Bangalore.10th century AD.] temple, called the Chokkanathaswamy temple which is the oldest in the City.]]. |
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The ] period ''' Chokkanathaswamy temple''',] which is the oldest in the City.There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex.The Temple is facing west.<ref>{{cite web|title=India9|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Chokkanathaswamy-Temple-45740.htm}}</ref> |
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The Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is the oldest temple in Bangalore.<ref name=DeccanHerald>{{cite news|title=History Of the Temple|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/apr192004/metro9.asp}}</ref> There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex, The temple faces west.<ref>{{cite web|title=India9|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Chokkanathaswamy-Temple-45740.htm}}</ref> |
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== Tiruppavai == |
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== Tiruppavai == |
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The ] is a collection of thirty stanzas (paasuram) in ] written by Andal, in praise of the Lord Perumal, (= Vishnu; Tamil)and is important in Tamil literature. Tamil tradition sung in the context of the Pavai vow observed throughout the month of Margazhi. Dhanur masa ] are sung throughout the month. |
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The ] is a collection of thirty stanzas (paasuram) in the ] written by Andal, in praise of the Perumal and is important in ]. Dhanur masa Tiruppavai are sung throughout the month.{{cn}} |
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== Illaipakka Nadu ( <sub>present day Yelahanka</sub> )== |
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] is referred Illaipakka Nadu in the inscription.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of the temple Incription|url=http://www.chitralakshana.com/chokkanatha.html}}</ref> |
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== Tombalur ( <sub>present day Domlur</sub> )== |
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From inscriptions, it is known that ] was once called ''Tombalur'' of Desimanikkapattanam.<ref name="DeccanHerald"/> |
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== Location and facilities == |
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] Bus Stand is a central place within the locality providing local connectivity through government run buses. |
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Nearby areas include MG Road (10 mins), Indiranagar (5 mins), ] (10 mins). |
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A major landmark in Domlur is the ''Airport road flyover'' on ] and Inner ring road junction. |
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The Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is the oldest temple in Bangalore. There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex, The temple faces west.
