Karchapeswarar Temple

Karchapeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. According to popular folklore, Vishnu is believed to have worshipped Shiva in the form of kurma (tortoise).^[1]The other name given to the temple is Kachipedu in some inscriptions.^[1] The temple is adjacent to the Kanthakottam temple. The temples was constructed by the Pallavas and renovated by Vijayanagar kings.

Notes

1 2 Ayyar, p 73

Nearest Hindu Temple

Arulmigu Thirumagaraleeswar Temple, Magaral

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