Kapaleeshwarar Temple Mylapore
Vinayaka Nagar Colony, Mylapore, Chennai (600004), Tamil Nadu, India, Tamil Nadu
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Quick Facts
Vijayanagara Period • Dravida architecture style, Vijayanagara architecture style, Chola architecture style, Pallava architecture style architecture • National Heritage Site
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Historical Significance
The Kapaleeshwarar Temple's historical narrative is deeply intertwined with the ancient port city of Mylapore, known as 'Mylai' in the devotional hymns of the Nayanmars.
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Architecture Highlights
This Fort showcases Dravida architecture style, Vijayanagara architecture style, Chola architecture style, Pallava architecture style architecture and traditional The Kapaleeshwarar Temple exemplif...
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