Matangesvara Temple

Matangesvara Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Shiva, the temple is believed to have been constructed by the Pallavas at the end of the 8th century. The peculiarity of the shrine is that the dvarapalas have four hands.

Matangesvara Temple, at Kanchipuram.

Nearest Hindu Temple

  • Arulmigu Thirumagaraleeswar Temple, Magaral

References

  • G. Jouveau-Dubreuil (1994). Pallava Antiquities - 2 Vols. Asian Educational Services. p. 71. ISBN 9788120605718.


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