Early medieval · Hindu · India

Alanduraiyar Temple

Keezhappazhuvur (Kilpaluvur), Tamil Nadu · 11.0429°, 79.0680°

Shiva (Alanduraiyar)Chola—Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sacred since

900 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

10th c. stone rebuild (Chola)

Chola

History & significance

A Paadal Petra Sthalam at Kilpaluvur in Ariyalur district associated with the 7th-century saint Tirugnanasambandar; the ancient brick shrine was rebuilt in stone during the reigns of Parantaka Chola II and Uttama Chola.

Sthala katha — the legend

Parasurama is believed to have worshipped here to be rid of the sin of slaying his mother.

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Sources

Wikipedia

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