Question
Why was Rajarajeshvara temple constructed?

Answer

  1. An inscription shows that Rajarajeshvara temple was constructed by king Rajarajadeva for the worship of his god, Rajarajeshvaram.
  2. The king took the god’s name as it was auspicious and he wanted to appear like a God.
  3. Through the rituals of worship in the temple, one god (Rajarajadeva) honoured another (Rajarajeshvaram).

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