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Thirukoyilur, Tamil Nadu · 11.9669°, 79.2019°
The Divya Desam of Thirukkoyilur, where Vishnu stands as the Trivikrama who strode the three worlds; its granite structure took shape under Virarajendra Chola, and its 59-metre gopuram is the third tallest temple tower in Tamil Nadu.
Here Vamana the dwarf is said to have begged three paces of land from king Mahabali and grown to measure the universe.
coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola