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சுவேத விநாயகர் கோயில்
Thiruvalanchuzhi, Tamil Nadu · 10.9447°, 79.3285°
One of the largest temple complexes in Tamil Nadu, with a seven-tiered gopuram and three precincts, built up from Chola-era masonry with Thanjavur Nayak expansions. It is a Paadal Petra Sthalam glorified in the 7th-century Tevaram.
The sage Herandar is said to have travelled underground to bring the Kaveri to earth, making the river swirl around this place - hence the name Thiruvalanchuzhi.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola