Moovar Koil, aptly named in Tamil which literally means “Three temples”. The temple complex originally consisted of three almost identical temples standing in a line facing west, but only two have survived. 
In front of the 3,their front ardh-mandapas connecting to a common maha-mandapa & surrounding the main shrines are 16 shrines for the subsidiary deities(parivara devatas).Among these,only the two temples are intact in full and rest of the structures with only basement & pathways.
The temple is adorned with beautiful sculptures of Shiva as Ardhanari,Bhikshatana, Umasahita,Gangadhara, Kalariother gods & apsaras.
Remarkable one is ‘Bhara Siva’-Shiva shown holding a linga over his shoulders as a representation of practice of carrying ishta-lingas.
Remarkable one is ‘Bhara Siva’-Shiva shown holding a linga over his shoulders as a representation of practice of carrying ishta-lingas.
Kodumbalur (erstwhile Capital of Irukkuvelir which is referred as ‘Kodumbai’ in Tamil epic ‘Silappatikaram’), now a village in Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu.
Commissioned by Irukkuvel Chief Bhooti Vikramakesari on behalf of himself and his two wives,Katrali and Varaguna between 9th-10th Century. Irukkuvel were connected to the Cholas matrimonially, making them taking side of the Cholas against fights with the Pallavas and the Pandyas.
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