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Early medieval · Hindu · India

Madhangeeswarar Temple

Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu · 12.8357°, 79.7083°

ShivaPallava
Sacred since
775 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
late 8th c. (Pallava)
Pallava

History & significance

A small Shiva temple in Kanchipuram, also called Matangesvara, believed to have been built by the Pallavas at the close of the 8th century. It is noted for dvarapalas carved with four arms.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Pallava