THIRUPPARAPPU MAHADEVAR TEMPLE
Dr. S. Jeyanthi Assistant Professor of History, Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science, Neyyoor, Kanyakumari District. ABSTRACT As a sacred house of gods and goddesses, temple becomes a place of worship where people gather to think of god and pray to him. Kanyakumari District is noted for several ancient temples which exercised much influence of the life and culture of the people. The Thirupparappu Mahadevar Temple is most important and third among the twelve Sivalayams. The principal deity of this temple is known as Jatatharar. Generally the Siva temples faces the east. But this shrine face west. It is reminiscent of the early Chola style of architecture. Introduction Kanyakumari District…
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