Moovar Koil

Moovar Koil

Moovar Koil or "The Three temples" is a Hindu temple complex situated in the village of Kodumbalur, 36 kilometres from Pudukkottai in Tamil Nadu, India. These temples are believed to have been constructed by a 10th century Chola general Bodhi Varma Kesari. Only two of the three temples have managed to survive. The place was ruled by Irukku Velir chieftains. Kodumbalur was also the site fo a fierce battle between the Pandyas and the Pallavas.

Near Moovar Koil, is a Hindu temple from the Early Chola period.

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Aranthangi Fort · Atmanatha Temple, Avudaiyarkoil · Avur Church · Government Museum, Thirukokarnam · Kattubava Mosque · Kokarneswarar Temple, Thirukokarnam · Moovar Koil · Murugan Temple, Kumaranmalai · Narthamalai · Sikharagiriswara Temple, Kudumiyamalai · Sittanavasal · Thirumayam Fort · Viralimalai Murugan temple
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