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{{Read Tamil|Name of target page=கபிலர் குன்று|Title of target page=கபிலர் குன்று}} | {{Read Tamil|Name of target page=கபிலர் குன்று|Title of target page=கபிலர் குன்று}} | ||
Kabilar Rock (Kabilar Kundru) is a hill rock located at the place where Kabilar was believed to have breathed last. Kabilar Rock is located at Tirukoilur in Viluppuram district. A stone inscription there mentions that Kabilar died here and hence a rock Kapilakal is here on his memory (See [[Kabilar]]). | |||
== Location == | |||
Tirukoilur is located at a distance of about 40 km from Viluppuram. This hill rock is situated in the center of Thenpennai river near the Veerattaneswarar temple, which is 2 km from the bus stand. This hill rock is a small rock placed on top of another rock. This hill rock has a very small temple built on top of it. | |||
== Temple Structure == | |||
Built of bricks and stucco, the temple dates back to 14<sup>th</sup> century (C.E) and it has a Shivalinga installed within it. This temple is considered to be Kabilar's [[Pallipadai]] as there was a custom of installing a Shivalinga in the Pallipadai of those who die after renunciation. According to the researchers, there might have been only a Linga on the hill rock for a long time and that the temple constructed at a later date. | |||
On top of the temple are two male figures and two female figures along with divine sculptures. The female figures are considered to be Angavai and Sangavai, while the male figures are considered to be Kabilar and Malayamman. Kabilar Rock is under the control of Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology. | |||
== History == | |||
The territory with the capital of present day of Tirukoilur in the Viluppuram district was known as Maladu as well as Malayamman Nadu. This territory was ruled by the Malayammans. Their hill was called as Mullur. Malayamman Thirumudikari, a king, was one of the [[Kadayezhu Vallalgal]]. Kabilar composed songs on Malayamman Thirumudikari ([[Purananuru]] 121, 122, 123, 124). The mother of Rajaraja Chola I belonged to the Malayamman dynasty. Malayammans were also the army commanders of Rajaraja and Rajendra cholas. | |||
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இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: கபிலர் குன்று
Kabilar Rock (Kabilar Kundru) is a hill rock located at the place where Kabilar was believed to have breathed last. Kabilar Rock is located at Tirukoilur in Viluppuram district. A stone inscription there mentions that Kabilar died here and hence a rock Kapilakal is here on his memory (See Kabilar).
Location
Tirukoilur is located at a distance of about 40 km from Viluppuram. This hill rock is situated in the center of Thenpennai river near the Veerattaneswarar temple, which is 2 km from the bus stand. This hill rock is a small rock placed on top of another rock. This hill rock has a very small temple built on top of it.
Temple Structure
Built of bricks and stucco, the temple dates back to 14th century (C.E) and it has a Shivalinga installed within it. This temple is considered to be Kabilar's Pallipadai as there was a custom of installing a Shivalinga in the Pallipadai of those who die after renunciation. According to the researchers, there might have been only a Linga on the hill rock for a long time and that the temple constructed at a later date.
On top of the temple are two male figures and two female figures along with divine sculptures. The female figures are considered to be Angavai and Sangavai, while the male figures are considered to be Kabilar and Malayamman. Kabilar Rock is under the control of Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology.
History
The territory with the capital of present day of Tirukoilur in the Viluppuram district was known as Maladu as well as Malayamman Nadu. This territory was ruled by the Malayammans. Their hill was called as Mullur. Malayamman Thirumudikari, a king, was one of the Kadayezhu Vallalgal. Kabilar composed songs on Malayamman Thirumudikari (Purananuru 121, 122, 123, 124). The mother of Rajaraja Chola I belonged to the Malayamman dynasty. Malayammans were also the army commanders of Rajaraja and Rajendra cholas.
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