Cholas Architecture: KEEZHAIYUR

Cholas Architecture

KEEZHAIYUR:

Keezhaiyur is a village in the  Karaikal district. It is situated at a distance of about 6 kilometers south-east of karaikal town and 2 kilometres east of thirimalarajanpattinam commune . Keezhaiyur was part of the capital city of Pazhuvettaraiyar chieftains, subordinates to the Chola kings. Avanigandarba Eswaragruham complex here houses two temples with all sub shrines. According to the inscriptions, the temple in the north is called Vadavayil Srikoil (Chozheecharam) and the one on the south Thenvayil Srikoyil (Agatheeswaram). These temples were constructed by the Pazhuvettaraiyar chieftains, Kumaran Kandan and Kumaran Maravan (9^th century CE). These temples are excellent examples of the early Chola architecture.


Pictures of the temple:

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