Ponniyin Selvan Varalaatru Peravai

now_saurabh

Dear Friends,
Please enjoy a new post on Kodumbalur's celebrated Muvar Koil. This temple has
some of the most splendid sculptures of India. I would like to know your views
on the Pallava influence on the art and architecture on this monument. Such an
influence was suggested by few scholars so would like to know what and how you
think about it.
Another interesting thing to notice is the application of Nagara and Dravida
architecture styles. I put this question to experts here what is major
difference in these two styles. If someone can help me in this I would really
grateful for this favor.

http://msg4saurabh.blogspot.com/2011/03/kodumbalur-glory-of-irukkuvels.html

shankypriyan

was told that some scluptures from this temple were moved to viralimalai temple and most of the goshta devadas in viralimalai belong to these temples.

vikochn

Dear Mr. Saurb, Your coverage is just brilliant. After a quick browse, a smal slip (1) was noted by me.as given below

"Muvar Koil – Muvar Koil in Tamil means ‘three temples’. This complex is known by this name probably because it has three temples inside

Muvar Koil – Muvar Koil in Tamil means ‘three temples’. This complex is known by this name probably because it has three temples inside

'muvar' = three persons ( var is a suffics that implies a person like oruve, iruvar, muvar, nalvar, ........)

'munru' = three ( mere number only )
onru,irandu, munru, nangu...( 1, 3, 3, 4,...)

Muvar koil
indicates the collctive comlex for threedeities, seems appropriate.

Thank you,
VKR

now_saurabh

Thanks Sankar sir,
Will try to visit Viralimalai in my next trip.

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