Archaeological Survey of India. Lord Prakadiswarar temple is the oldest temple here, built by Simhavarman of the Pallava dynasty in circa 6th century AD. It is now maintained by Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department. The specialty of this temple is pillars that can produce seven different types of musical notes (or seven swaras or sapthaswara). The sanctum santorum of this temple is also one of a kind. Adjacent communities Kalavai Arani Cheyyar Kanchipuram Kaveripakkam Arcot Tindivanam References Villages in Tiruvannamalai district Cities and towns in Tiruvannamalai district