Early medieval · Hindu · India

Sayavaneswarar Temple

Sayavanam (Thiruchaykkadu), Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu · 11.1481°, 79.8233°

Sayavaneswarar (Shiva)Medieval Chola—Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sacred since

900 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

Medieval Chola

History & significance

A Shiva shrine of the Tevaram canon beside the ancient port of Kaveripoompattinam, dating from the Medieval Chola period. It is counted among the six temples held equal in sanctity to Kasi.

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Sources

Wikipedia

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