Devapureeswarar Temple is located in Devoor near in Nagapattinam district. It was built during the reign of Kulothunga Chozhan and is visited by scores of devotees.
Work has been going on inside the temple for building a Navagraha Mandapam. When digging the ground for erecting the pillar, many Pancholoha idols were discovered.
Revenue Department officials and devotees started digging more in the site. Idols of Hindu Gods of different sizes were found.
13 idols of Goddess Ambal, Pradosa Nayanar, and many other pooja articles were found.
It is being said that these idols must atleast be 1200 years old.
(With inputs from Kathir News)
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