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Thirupparaithurai, Tamil Nadu · 10.8838°, 78.5643°
A Chola-period Paadal Petra Sthalam on the Kaveri west of Tiruchirappalli, honoured in the Tevaram of the Nayanmars; the temple has a seven-tiered gateway tower, two precincts and numerous Chola inscriptions.
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.
Shiva as the mendicant Bhikshatana and Vishnu as the enchantress Mohini are said to have humbled the proud sages of the Tharuka forest at this spot.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola
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