Domlur Chokkanathaswamy temple

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Place in Karnataka, India

Domlur Chokkanathaswamy temple Domlur
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Country	India
State	Karnataka
District	Bangalore Urban
Metro	Bengaluru
Languages
• Official	Kannada
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	560071

Chokkanathaswamy temple,Domlur , located in Bangalore city is dedicated to the deity Chokkanathaswamy or chokka Perumal(the Hindu god Vishnu). It is the oldest temple in the city and dates back to the Chola period 10 century AD. This temple is located in Domlur, Bangalore, India.

Several temples are also seen in this area namely Shaneswara temple,Kalki temple,Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple, Kodandaram lingeswara swamy temple.

History

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

The Chola period Chokkanathaswamy temple,Domlur which is the oldest in the City.There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex.The Temple is facing west.

Tiruppavai

The Tiruppavai is a collection of thirty stanzas (paasuram) in Tamil 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 Tiruppavai are sung throughout the month.

Inscriptions in Tamil

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Tamil Incription,10th century Chola temple,Domlur,Banglore

Illaipakka Nadu ( _{present day Yelahanka} )

Yelahanka is referred Illaipakka Nadu in the inscription.

Tombalur ( _{present day Domlur} )

From inscriptions, it is known that Domlur was once called Tombalur of Desimanikkapattanam.

Location and facilities

Domlur Bus Stand is a central place within the locality providing local connectivity through government run buses. Nearby areas include MG Road (10 mins), Indiranagar (5 mins), Koramanagala (10 mins). A major landmark in Domlur is the Airport road flyover on Old Airport road and Inner ring road junction.

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