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Nanmadiya Perumal Temple

Thalachangadu, Tamil Nadu · 11.1297°, 79.7853°

Nanmadiya Perumal (Vishnu)CholaDravidianDivya Desam
Sacred since
1000 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
dating unrecorded
Chola

History & significance

The Divya Desam of Thalachangadu near Akkur in Mayiladuthurai district, sung by Thirumangai Alvar and patronised by Chola kings.

Sthala katha — the legend

Chandra the moon god, cursed by Brihaspati, is said to have worshipped Vishnu here and regained his light.

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Sources

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