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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. This temple is located in Domlur, Bangalore, India.

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.

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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.

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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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