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High medieval · Hindu · India

Vedapureeswarar Temple

Therazhundur (Tiruvazhundur), Tamil Nadu · 11.0471°, 79.5814°

Shiva (Vedapureeswarar), consort SoundaraambigaiCholaPaadal Petra Sthalam
Sacred since
1100 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
12th c. (Chola inscriptions)
Chola

History & significance

A Kaveri-bank Paadal Petra Sthalam at Therazhundur glorified by Tirugnanasambandar in the Tevaram, bearing Imperial Chola inscriptions dated to the reign of Kulottunga Chola I.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola