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Thuraiyur, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu · 11.1456°, 78.6321°
A hilltop Vishnu temple on Perumalmalai about 3 km from Thuraiyur; it is traditionally held to have been founded by descendants of the early Chola king Karikala, who are themselves venerated at the shrine.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-28 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Undetermined
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