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Rajendrapatnam (Erukkattampuliyur), Tamil Nadu · 11.4239°, 79.3478°
The Paadal Petra Sthalam of ancient Erukkattampuliyur, birthplace of Tirunilakanta Nayanar of the 63 Nayanmars; the Chola foundation was rebuilt under the Nayaks behind a five-tiered gopuram.
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.
Raja Raja Chola is said to have prayed here and been blessed with his son Rajendra, after whom the village was renamed Rajendirapattinam.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Nayak
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