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Suryanar Kovil
Location in Tamil Nadu
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| Country: | India |
| State: | Tamil Nadu |
| District: | Tanjore |
| Location: | Aduthurai |
| Temple Details | |
| Primary Deity: | Sooryanar(Sun) |
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| Architectural styles: | Dravidian architecture |
The Suryanar Temple is a Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, South India[1]. It is located in the village of Suryanarkoil in the Thanjavur district. It is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu Sun-God and the other Navagrahas, and is considered one of the Navagraha temples[2].
It is stated in one of the inscriptions found in the temple that is was built in the reign of Kulottunga Choladeva (AD 1060-1118) and was called Kulottungachola-Marttandalaya.
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