Description
Karpaga Vinayakar Ganesh Temple is located in Thiruppatthur, Sivaganga district in the state of Tamilnadu, India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
History
The temple was built under patronisation of the Pandyas. The cave temple is 2500 years. There are 14 stone sculptures in the cave ( dated from 500 BC to 1284 AD ).
Importance/Significance
This temple is most famous for the rock cut Vinayagar (Ganesha) sitting majestically inside a cave. The Ganesh Chaturthi/ Vinayaka Chaturthi festival, is celebrated for 10 days in a grand manner every year during the months of August and September.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings