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திருவழி மார்பன் கோவில்
Thiruppathisaram, Tamil Nadu · 8.2074°, 77.4475°
A Divya Desam near Nagercoil where Lakshmi is believed to dwell on the Lord's chest - the meaning of Thiruvazhmarban - traditionally founded by king Kulasekara, the Alvar, with its oldest inscription dated 1139 CE and a Nayak-era temple tank.
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.
King Kulasekara is said to have found his lost horse grazing by the temple tank and, revived by its waters, raised the temple in gratitude.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chera
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