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| The Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is the oldest temple in Bangalore.<ref name=DeccanHerald>{{cite news|title=History Of the Temple|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/apr192004/metro9.asp}}</ref> There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex, The temple faces west.<ref>{{cite web|title=India9|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Chokkanathaswamy-Temple-45740.htm}}</ref> | The Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is the oldest temple in Bangalore.<ref name=DeccanHerald>{{cite news|title=History Of the Temple|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/Deccanherald/apr192004/metro9.asp}}</ref> There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex, The temple faces west.<ref>{{cite web|title=India9|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Chokkanathaswamy-Temple-45740.htm}}</ref> | ||
| == Tiruppavai == | |||
| The ] is a collection of thirty stanzas (paasuram) in the ] written by Andal, in praise of the Perumal and is important in ]. Dhanur masa Tiruppavai are sung throughout the month.{{cn|date=June 2013}} | |||
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| ] is referred to as Illaipakka Nadu in the inscription.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of the temple Incription|url=http://www.chitralakshana.com/chokkanatha.html}}</ref> | <!--] is referred to as Illaipakka Nadu in the inscription.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of the temple Incription|url=http://www.chitralakshana.com/chokkanatha.html}}</ref>--> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Chokkanathaswamy temple, at Domlur in the Indian city of Bangalore, is dedicated to the deity known as Chokkanathaswamy or Chokka Perumal (the Hindu god Vishnu). It is the oldest temple in the city, dating from the Chola period of the 10th century AD.
History
The Chola-period Chokkanathaswamy temple is the oldest temple in Bangalore. There are several notable sculptures and decorative features in the complex, The temple faces west.
