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Chokkeeswarar Temple or Kousikeswarar temple is a Hindu temple located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the protected monuments in Tamil Nadu declared by Archaeological Survey of India. The temple was built by Cholas in the 9th century CE.

References

1. "Protected Monuments in Tamil Nadu". Archaeological Survey of India. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
2. "Kumbabishekam planned". The Hindu. 22 May 2009. Archived from the original on 6 June 2009. Retrieved 8 April 2014.

Photogallery

• Entrance to sanctum sanctorum
• Rear view of the temple
• vimana of the presiding deity
• Notice board of Govt of Tamil Nadu

• (12°50′27″N 79°42′15″E / 12.840699°N 79.704061°E / 12.840699; 79.704061)

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