The oldest temple structure in South India

Which is the oldest temple structure in South India? In 2004, a massive tsunami uncovered stone inscriptions that led to the discovery of what is believed to be the oldest temple structure in South India today – the Saluvankuppam Murugan temple in Mamallapuram. While there are many more ancient places of worship, those early temple structures no longer exist.

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1. Excavations at Saluvankuppam
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2. Lord Muruga, Batu Caves
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