Sankara Narayanasamy Temple

Arulmigu Sankara Narayanasamy Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTenkasi district
Deity
FestivalsCradle festival, Adithapasu festival, chithirai festival
Governing bodyHindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department
Location
LocationSankarankovil
StateTamil Nadu
Shown within Tamil Nadu
Sankara Narayanasamy Temple (India)
Geographic coordinates9°10′N 77°33′E / 9.16°N 77.55°E / 9.16; 77.55
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Elevation143 m (469 ft)
Website
Official website

Sankara Narayanasamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located at Sankarankovil, in state of Tamil Nadu in India. The temple was built by Ukkira Pandiyan in 10th century CE. Lord Shiva, known as ‘Sri Sankara Linga Swamy, is the presiding deity of this temple together with his consort Parvati, who is known as ‘Gomathi Amman’.