They are not in the original ancient spots, where churches were built, destroying earlier temples.

Some of the earliest temples that are still standing were built during this period by the Pallavas.

An earlier temple was probably located here, but no traces older than that of Hatshepsut have been found.

Of the early temples, about four or five still survive.

The staircase leading up to the church, some of the original walls, and loose stones from the earlier temple remain.

Built on the site of an earlier temple first mentioned in 1065.

Overall, the decorative ornamentation is taken to a new level compared to earlier temples.

The plan of jagamohana is square compared to the rectangular ones present in earlier temples.

However, it is built on the foundations of an earlier temple, about which we knows nothing.

Perhaps the earlier temple was one of wood and other perishable materials.