Singavaram

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The temple of Lord Ranganathar in Singavaram, the tutelary god of Raja Desingh is on a hill top. It is a good specimen of south Indian type of rock – cut shrine. The idol of Lord Ranganathar, in a reclining posture, measures 24 ft, in length which together with the inner sanctorum, is carved out of a single rock. It is said to be bigger than that of the idol in Srirangam.
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Coordinates:   12°16'46"N   79°24'6"E
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