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Velveeswarar Temple, Valasaravakkam

Valasaravakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 13.0415°, 80.1777°

Shiva (Velveeswarar)Chola
Sacred since
1070 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
reign of Kulothunga Chola I
Chola

History & significance

A Shiva temple in the Valasaravakkam quarter of Chennai, traditionally held to have been built under Kulothunga Chola I, with a large temple pond within its precinct.

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Sources

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