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தலைச்சங்காடு
Thalachangadu, Tamil Nadu · 11.1297°, 79.7853°
The Divya Desam of Thalachangadu near Akkur in Mayiladuthurai district, sung by Thirumangai Alvar and patronised by Chola kings.
What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.
Chandra the moon god, cursed by Brihaspati, is said to have worshipped Vishnu here and regained his light.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola
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