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Temple
History
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Arulmigu Devarajaswamy Temple with its lofty towers and lengthy walls is
situated at the eastern corner of Kancheepuram.
This temple is a very ancient Vainava holy place.
Not only the vaishnavites but the whole Hindu Community visits this
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This
Palatial temple was constructed at various stages, centuries ago by various
kings. A number of new structures
were added and Tiruppanies done during the dynasty of Vijaya Nagara Kings
between 14th and 16th century.
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During
the reign of Vijananagar kings such as Krishna Devarayar, Achutharayar,
Sadasivarayar, Sri Rangarayar I, Sri Venkatarayar I and Venkatarayar
III, new buildings came up in Devarajaswamy
Temple. They made Punniya Kodi Vimanam golden. |
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The hundred
pillared Mandapam was also built by them.
This has become a center of attraction to the foreign
tourists
with exquisite carvings and delicate works of art. The
Tiruppanies done
by Alam Kheer Basha of Delhi during 1645 was inscribed on the walls of
the temple. |
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Following kings have done Tiruppanis to this temple
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Chola
Kings
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A.D. 1018 - 1054 --
Rajathi Rajan I
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A.D. 1070 - 1120 --
Kulothungan I
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A.D.1118 - 1135 --
Vikrama Cholan
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A.D.1146 - 1173 --
Raja
Rajan II
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A.D.1163 - 1179 --
Rajathi Rajan II
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A.D.1178 - 1216 --
Kulothunga
III
A.D.1216 - 1278 --
RajaRaja
III |
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Telugu
Cholas
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A.D.1204 - 1230 --
Thammu
Siddhi
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A.D.1290 - 1278 --
Madurandagan, Kanda Gopala Devan, Vijaya Gopala Devan
,Veera
Kanda Gopalan
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A.D.1229 - 1278 --
Koperun Cholan, the king of Kadavaraya
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A.D.1251 - 1283 --
Jathavarma
Sundara Pandiyan, the Pandya king
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Chera
Kings
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A.D.1312 - 1313 --
Ravi
Varma Kulasekaranª
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A.D.1295 - 1326 --
Kakathyar Prathapathugan II
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A.D.1236 - 1320 --
Sambovarayar
Samban alias Veera Sambarayan,Raja Narayana Sambuvarayan
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A.D.1291 - 1342 --
Veera Pallalar III, the Heysala king
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