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Friday, December 5, 2014

Jalagandeeswarar Temple Vellore

Jalagandeeswarar Temple 






The temple stands inside the fort and is dedicated to Jalagandeeswar. The temple is noted for its sculptures, and speaks volumes of the exquisite craftsmanship of the highly skilled artisans of that period. The sculpture in the porch on the left of the entrance is a masterpiece appreciated by the connoisseurs of art and architecture. It has a big wedding hall adorned with elegant reliefs and monolithic sculptures.  This temple was used for long as an arsenal and remained without deity. A few years back it has been sanctified with an idol of Lord Shiva.