Narasingam, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu 625107
Sri Yoga Narasimhar Temple (Yanaimalai / Narasingam)
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Narasingam, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu 625107
Narasingam / Madurai · Tamil Nadu · India
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Sculpted in 770 CE by a Madurai Pandya minister (Madhurakavi); sage Romasha performed penance here.
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Designated ASI monument; carved into the massive elephant-shaped hill north of Madurai. Deity: Sri Yoga Narasimhar Magnificent rock-cut cave deity carved into the foot of Yanaimalai (Elephant Hill), seated in yogic posture without weapons, eyes wide with divine grace.
Era · 8th Century CE (Pandya Dynasty)
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