Ancient Shiva Temple, Kolli
Hills, Namakkal
Ancient Shiva Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats in Kolli Hills Taluk in Namakkal District in Tamil Nadu. This Temple considered as one of the ancient temples in Kolli Hills. The temple is located amidst the farms lands close to the Vasalurpatty boat house.
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History
This temple has been recently
excavated and is believed to be built in 9th century CE by Pallavas.
The Temple
This Temple is completely in
ruins. It consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines a Shiva
Lingam. Nandi can be found facing towards the sanctum in the ardha mandapam.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3
Kms from Semmedu Bus Stand. The temple can be accessed from the back side of
boat house or through a path to the side of the
boathouse. Kolli
Hills is located at about 42 Kms from Senthamangalam, 53 Kms from Namakkal
Railway Station, 54 Kms from Namakkal, 58 Kms from Rasipuram, 88 Kms from Karur,
92 Kms from Salem, 129 Kms from Trichy and 137 Kms from Trichy Airport. Kolli
Hills is well connected to Namakkal, Karur, Salem and Trichy by road.
