Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Chandra Choodeswarar Temple – A Majestic Shiva Shrine on a Hilltop

Sri Chandra Choodeswara Temple, Hosur
A Dravidian-style shrine of great antiquity, Chandra Choodeswarar Temple in Hosur in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Naduis dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Chandrachoodeswarar, meaning "the one who wears the Moon (Chandra) as an ornament on his crest or tuft of hair on top of the head”. 

Perched on a hilltop offering breathtaking views of the surroundings,  Chandra Choodeswarar Temple was patronised by all the major powers of south India including Cholas, Hoysala and Vijayanagara. 



Featuring a soaring gopuram (temple tower), Chandra Choodeswarar Temple is 40 km from Bengaluru.
 

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