| Punjai Siva Temple | |
|---|---|
Naltunai Ishvaram Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Mayiladuthurai |
| Deity | Nataraja |
| Location | |
| Location | Punjai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Shown within Tamil Nadu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 11°07′37″N79°45′27″E / 11.126823°N 79.757388°E /11.126823; 79.757388 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
ThePunjai Siva Temple, orNaltunai Ishvaram Temple, is aHindu temple located at Punjai nearSemponnarkoil.[1] The principal deity isNataraja, a form of the Hindu godShiva.[2]
The temple is located in the village of Punjai at a distance of 6 kilometres fromSemponnarkoil. Near to poombukar tourist place. This temple constructed in the period ofRajendra Chola.
The temple is famous for its architecture. The principal idol ofNataraja is made ofbronze and was carved in about 1000 AD.[2]
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