SrimushnamLocated 31 kms from Chidambaram, Srimushnam, is famous for the Vaishnava temple of Bhuvaraha. This is one of the famous Vaishanavite shrines in the State. The image in the temple is believed to be swayam vyakta or self-created respresentating the varaha avatar.
The originals image in marble is said to have been taken away by Krishnadeva Wodeyar of Mysore and is said to be installed it at Srirengapattinam. The front mandapam called the purushasukra mandapam was built in the 17 century. It looks like a chariot with elegantly carved figures of warriors riding horses and elephants. The nayaks, who were the rulers and who built the temple are illustrated in carved royal portraits on the pillars in the centre of the hall.
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