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Thirukandiyur, Tamil Nadu · 10.8603°, 79.1089°
The Divya Desam of Thirukandiyur near Thiruvaiyaru, praised by Thirumangai Alvar and one of the few temples housing images of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma in one premises.
Shiva, burdened by the sin of severing Brahma's fifth head, is said to have been freed of it after worshipping Vishnu and bathing in the temple tank here.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola