Regarding the Sri Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, consider the following statements:

The temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna, uniquely enshrines Sri Balarama alongside Him.

Though in South India, it features Vesara-style architecture.

Located in Thiruvallikeni, the area is named after the temple tank.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and has a unique feature of enshrining Sri Balarama alongside Him: This is correct; it is one of the few temples with both deities.
Though in South India, it features Vesara-style architecture: This is incorrect- The temple was originally built by the Pallavas between the 6th and 8th centuries. The temple was expanded by the Cholas and the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century. The temple is known for its Dravidian style of architecture.
The temple is located in the area known as Thiruvallikeni, which derives its name from the temple tank: This is correct- the name Thiruvallikeni is linked to the temple's water body.

Thus, Only two statements are correct.

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The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and has a unique feature of enshrining Sri Balarama alongside Him: This is correct; it is one of the few temples with both deities.
Though in South India, it features Vesara-style architecture: This is incorrect- The temple was originally built by the Pallavas between the 6th and 8th centuries. The temple was expanded by the Cholas and the Vijayanagara kings in the 15th century. The temple is known for its Dravidian style of architecture.
The temple is located in the area known as Thiruvallikeni, which derives its name from the temple tank: This is correct- the name Thiruvallikeni is linked to the temple's water body.

Thus, Only two statements are correct.

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