Early medieval · Hindu · India

Thiruvazhmarban Temple (Thiruvanparisaram)

Thiruppathisaram, Tamil Nadu · 8.2074°, 77.4475°

Thiruvazhmarban PerumalCheraDravidianDivya Desam

Sacred since

800 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

by 1139 (trad. Kulasekara Alvar)

Chera

History & significance

A Divya Desam near Nagercoil where Lakshmi is believed to dwell on the Lord's chest - the meaning of Thiruvazhmarban - traditionally founded by king Kulasekara, the Alvar, with its oldest inscription dated 1139 CE and a Nayak-era temple tank.

Sthala katha — the legend

King Kulasekara is said to have found his lost horse grazing by the temple tank and, revived by its waters, raised the temple in gratitude.

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Sources

Wikipedia

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