It is a nearly 1700 year old temple located in Pillayarpatti, Tamilnadu. Though the presiding deity is Shiva, it is more famous as Ganpati/Vinayaka temple. Do you know that is is the only statue of Lord Vinayaka in India where he appears with two hands instead of four. The 6 feet tall Vinakga/Ganesh sculpture is believed to be commissioned around 400AD and here, he sits in ardhpadmansana pose with legs folded and stomach not touching the asanam. This temple is one of the rare temple of Vinayaka where there is Chariot festival. During this festival, there are two cars-one for Vinayaka and another for Chandikeswara. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #templearchitecture #ancientarchitecture #indiantemplearchitecture #indianarchitecture #templeart #ancienttemple #ancienttechnology #ancientart #templesculpture #stonesculptures #ancientculture #templesculptures #templesofindia #indiantemples #stonerelief #indiantemple #ancienttemplesofindia #heritageofindia #templearchitectureofindia #templearchitectureofsouthindia #templesofsouthindia #templesoftamilnadu #dravidianarchitecture #hindutemple #hindutemples #ganpati #vinayaka #ganeshchaturthi https://www.instagram.com/p/CET_IYWJau4/?igshid=3urannri0e1h