Early medieval · Hindu · India

Umamaheswarar Temple

Konerirajapuram (Tirunallam), Tamil Nadu · 10.9745°, 79.5385°

Shiva (Uma Maheswarar), consort Mattuvar KuzhalammaiChola—Paadal Petra Sthalam

Sacred since

900 CE

first attestation / structure

Standing structure

10th c. (Sembiyan Mahadevi); Chola origins

Chola

History & significance

The Tirunallam shrine of the Tevaram, rebuilt in the 10th century by the Chola queen Sembiyan Mahadevi over an earlier foundation. It is noted for the paintings of its front mandapa and the miniature sculptures outside the sanctum.

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Sources

Wikipedia

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