Tamil Nadu · Tamil Nadu
Padikasu Nathar Temple
A Chola-era Paadal Petra Sthalam at Azhagaputhur in Thanjavur district, associated with Pugalthunai Nayanar.
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Tamil Nadu · Temple listing
Koneswarar Temple, Kudavasal
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Koneswarar Temple is in the town of Kudavasal, also known as Tirukudavayil, in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Shiva is worshipped here as Koneswarar with the goddess Periyanayagi. It is a maadakkovil, a temple built on a raised base, and is attributed to the early Chola king Ko Chenkannan. The temple has a rajagopuram about 80 feet tall and two prakarams, and its sacred tank is the Amirta Theertham. The saint Sambandar sang hymns in praise of the shrine.
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Deity & dedicationShiva
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02 · Before you go
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03 · Getting there
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Koneswarar Temple, Kudavasal
Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu
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04 · At the temple
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12