Thursday, December 24, 2015

Ancient Shiva Temple, Kolli Hills, Namakkal

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.


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.

Location