13°01′02″N 80°11′29″E / 13.017302°N 80.191254°E Kothandaramaswami Temple is a Hindu temple located at Nandambakkam, a suburb of Chennai, India. Dedicated to Rama, the spot is associated with the legendary sage Bhrigu.
| Kothandaramaswami Temple, Nandambakkam | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Lord Rama |
| Location | |
| Location | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
History edit
The temple was constructed by Vijayanagara Empire. The kings, initially, built shrines for Rama, Lakshmana and Sita. Later shrines were built for Srinivasa, Alwars, Hanuman, and other deities.
See also edit
References edit
- Srinivasan, T. A. (24 April 2003). "Nandambakkam: Abounds in legend". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 June 2004.