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Jurahareswarar temple, Kanchipuram

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king Kulottunga III (1178–1218 CE) as made out from the lower stone part of the structure. The three-tiered gopuram is believed to be of a later addition. The temple has a semicircular sanctum, which is unique in the region. The temple has a rectangular plan and has a single shrine for Jurahaneswarar
262:(fever) to the devas. They started praying to Shiva. Pleased by their devotion, Shiva appeared as Jurahareswarar at this place. The devas worshipped Shiva at this place and were purified by the waters of Jurahara Theertham. With the help of Shiva, they were able to win over the demon king. 307:, the offering plane, which is located behind the Nandi and axial to the sanctum. The shrine is enclosed in a granite pillar. The temple has sculptural representation indicating the various legends from Hindu scriptures. The temple is maintained and administered by the 337:
community. The temple rituals are performed four times a day; Ushathkalam at 6:00 a.m., Kalasanthi at 9:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 1:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 5:00 p.m., and Ardha Jamam at 8:30 p.m. Each ritual comprises four steps:
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The temple is classified as one of the minor shrines of Kanchipuram. The temple tank is called Jurahara theertham and the water from the tank is believed to be a curative for diseases. Similar to
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named Sura. The devas wanted to seek the help of Shiva who was doing penance at that time. Considering the anger of Shiva, the devas were sceptic to approach Shiva directly. They approached
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king Kulottunga III (1178–1218 CE). The temple is open from 6 am to 12 pm and 3pm to 8:30 pm. In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the
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has openings in all four directions for ventilation, which is also believed to have curative effects. The temple priests perform the
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legend, the austerities performed by a human in his previous births govern his current well being.
279: 199: 107: 515: 453: 258:, through whom Shiva opened his third eye and provided fire. The heat of the fire resulted in 539:. Chennai, India: Saint Sekkizhaar Human Resource Development Charitable Trust. p. 121. 282:(Rajasimhan) (r. 690–725 CE). As per another view, the temple was built during the reign of 329: 247: 203: 202:(Rajasimhan) (r. 690–725 CE) in the early 8th century CE, with later contributions from 568: 550: 300: 473: 172: 44: 304: 176: 48: 79: 66: 270: 30: 382: 376: 334: 231: 195: 121: 324: 288: 255: 206:. Another view states that the temple was built during the reign of 537:
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As per one view, the temple was built by Pallava King
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Kanchipuram
Tamil Nadu
India
12°50′32″N 79°41′55″E / 12.84222°N 79.69861°E / 12.84222; 79.69861
Narasimhavarman II
Dravidian architecture
Pallava
Jurahareswarar temple, Kanchipuram is located in Tamil Nadu
Kanchipuram
Tamil Nadu
India
Dravidian style of architecture
Shiva
Pallava
Narasimhavarman II
Medieval Cholas
Chola
Archaeological Survey of India
Hindu
Sanskrit
devas
Asura
Brahma

Narasimhavarman II
Chola
Lingam
Nandi
bali pitham

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