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Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · 12.8407°, 79.7041°
A Shiva temple at Kanchipuram raised by the Cholas in the 9th century CE and also known as the Kousikeswarar temple. It is one of the protected monuments of Tamil Nadu under the Archaeological Survey of India.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola
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