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Thiruvakkarai, Tamil Nadu · 12.0278°, 79.6522°
A Shiva temple in Villupuram district revered in the 7th-century Tevaram and counted among the Paadal Petra Sthalams; its stone structure was raised in the reign of Aditya I. It is known for rare features including a three-faced lingam and a seven-tiered gateway tower.
Kali is said to have destroyed the pregnant sister of the demon Vakrasura here, and Adi Shankara later calmed her fury by installing a Srichakra at her left foot.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola, with patronage from Sembiyan Mahadevi