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Early medieval · Hindu · India

Kodunkundreeswarar Temple, Piranmalai

Piranmalai (Tirukkodunkunram), Tamil Nadu · 10.2374°, 78.4379°

Shiva as Kodunkundra Nathar, with Parvati as ThenammalUndetermined—Paadal Petra Sthalam
Sacred since
600 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
by 7th c. (Tevaram era); Marudu-brother additions 18th c.
Undetermined

History & significance

A hill temple rising in three tiers over Piranmalai, sung by Sambandar among the Paadal Petra Sthalams; the Marudu brothers of Sivaganga were among its later patrons.

Sthala katha — the legend

Piranmalai itself is said to be a block of Mount Meru blown off during the contest between the serpent king Adisesha and the wind god Vayu.

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Sources

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