UNESCO has selected the Abathsahayeshwarar Temple in Thukkatchi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu for the Award of Distinction for 2023.
The 1,300-year-old temple has received recognition for its preservation of its cultural legacy.
King Vikrama Chola and King Kulothunga Chola built the temple.
Five prakarams are claimed to have existed in the past in the temple.
Soundaryanayaki Ambal, Ashtabhuja Durga Parameshwari, Aadhi Sarabeshwarar, Pillayar, Murugan, Chandikeswarar, two Bhairavars, two Suryas, and two Naagar were among the numerous deity shrines in the temple.
The award was announced as part of UNESCO Asia – Pacific Awards for cultural heritage conservation.
