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News: The Abathsahayeswarar temple has been selected for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
About Abathsahayeswarar Temple
- The temple is in Thukkatchi in Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu.
- It is 1,300-year-old and was constructed by Kings Vikrama Chola and Kulothunga Chola.
- Kulothunga established an idol for Sarabeshwarar, which is the reason this deity is called Aadhi Sarabeshwarar.
- The temple houses numerous deities like Soundaryanayaki Ambal, Pillayar, Murugan etc.
- The temple has been restored using traditional and modern conservation techniques.
Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
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