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Thiruppurambiyam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · 11.0078°, 79.3319°
A Paadal Petra Sthalam at the site of the 9th-century Battle of Thirupurambiyam, whose outcome opened the way for the Chola resurgence under Aditya I, builder of an early shrine here. The present masonry structure is 16th-century Nayak work, and the site ranks among the noted centres of Dakshinamurthy worship.
Shiva is said to have descended as a witness for a Chettiar lady in a dispute, earning the name Sakshinathar, 'the lord who bore witness'.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Nayak