Koranganatha Temple is an ancient shrine located at
Srinivasanallur, in
Tiruchirapalli District of
Tamil Nadu. Situated on the banks of
Cauvery River, the temple was built by the king Parantaka I. The temple is an ideal example of the South Indian style of temple architecture.
Koranganatha Temple is a fine masterpiece of art and culture features some of the finest early
Chola stone sculptures and artifacts. The base of the temple wall boasts a row of sculpted mythical animals called ‘yazhi’ - it is a unique feature of Chola architecture. On one side of the temple wall there is a beautiful statue of
Lord Dakshinamurthy sculpted on it.
Koranganatha Temple is declared as a historic monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Tiruchirapalli Airport is the nearest airport.
