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Dhenupureeswarar Temple is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Madambakkam, Tambaram, on the southern outskirts of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Built during the Chola period in the 10th century, it is noted for its granite architecture, inscriptions and traditional Dravidian style. The presiding deity is Dhenupureeswarar with consort Dhenukambal, and the temple remains an active place of worship and cultural heritage.
Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha (Vinayagar) located on Ceylon Road in Katong, Marine Parade, Singapore. Established in the 1920s by the Ceylon Tamil community under a Senpaga (champak) tree, it is one of Singapore's prominent Vinayagar temples. Rebuilt in South Indian Dravidian style and consecrated in 2003, it features an ornate gopuram, sculpted pillars and sanctums, serving as a major religious and cultural centre.
Suryanar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, located in Suryanar Koil near Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the Navagraha temples and the only temple where all nine planetary deities are present with separate shrines. Built during the Chola period in the 11th-12th century, the temple features Dravidian architecture, a five-tiered rajagopuram, and is notable for its religious importance to devotees seeking astrological remedies.