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Nellaiappar Temple, Tirunelveli

திருநெல்வேலி நெல்லையப்பர் காந்திமதி அம்மன் கோவில்

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Pandya & Nayak DynastiesDravidaHindu (Shaiva)state-protectedAI Compiled

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Nellaiappar Temple is a 14-acre ancient Hindu temple complex in Tirunelveli. Dating back to 700 CE under the Pandyas and expanded by Cholas and Nayaks, it is renowned for its Tamra Sabha (Copper Hall of Dance), 1000-pillar hall, and musical stone pillars that emit musical notes when struck.