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Thiruvisanallur, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · 11.0132°, 79.4328°
A Paadal Petra Sthalam on the Kaveri's northern bank whose oldest masonry was raised in the reign of Parantaka I, with 16th-century Thanjavur Nayak expansions. Its early Chola sculpture, including powerfully carved vyalas, is noted by art historians.
A king of Kerala is said to have worshipped here to be freed of a curse incurred by mistreating women.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola