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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 ], ], ]. '''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>


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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> 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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] is referred to as Illaipakka Nadu in the inscription.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of the temple Incription|url=http://www.chitralakshana.com/chokkanatha.html}}</ref> ] is referred to as 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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Chokkanathaswamy temple, at Domlur in the Indian city of Bangalore, is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal (the Hindu god Vishnu). It is the oldest temple in the city, dating from the Chola period of the 10th century AD.

History

File:Domlur chokkanatha sawamy.jpg
Stone sculpture, Chokkanathaswamy temple,Domlur,Bangalore.10th century AD.Chola temple, called the Chokkanathaswamy temple which is the oldest in the City.

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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.

Tiruppavai

The Tiruppavai is a collection of thirty stanzas (paasuram) in the Tamil language written by Andal, in praise of the Perumal and is important in Tamil literature. Dhanur masa Tiruppavai are sung throughout the month.

File:DomlurCholaTemple.jpg
Tamil Incription,10th century Chola temple,Domlur,Banglore

Yelahanka is referred to as Illaipakka Nadu in the inscription.

References

  1. "whatisindia".
  2. "History Of the Temple".
  3. "India9".
  4. "History of the temple Incription".
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