Chandra Choodeswarar Temple, Hosur

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The Chandra Choodeswarar Temple is an ancient Shiva temple located on a rocky hill in the town of Hosur, Krishnagiri District, Tamil Nadu. The main deities of the temple are Shiva, depicted as the Shiva linga and the Goddess Parvati, depicted as 'Maragathambal'. This is the only temple in the Krishnagiri district that has got a golden car that is used for temple functions.

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