The temple complex is known locally as Konecharam Kovil (கோணேச்சரம்), the abode of Kona—Eiswara (the Chief Lord). Lord Shiva is known as Konesar (Tamil: கோணேசர்) (pronounced Konechar or Konasir).
(Photo: Dschen Reinecke, Germany)
The temple complex is known locally as Konecharam Kovil (கோணேச்சரம்), the abode of Kona—Eiswara (the Chief Lord). Lord Shiva is known as Konesar (Tamil: கோணேசர்) (pronounced Konechar or Konasir).
(Photo: Dschen Reinecke, Germany)