94. PERUMUKKAL

MUTHAYALEESWARAR TEMPLE

Distance: 12kms Dindivanam and 25kms from Marakkanam

Shiva: Muthayaleeswarar

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Built by Cholas.

During the Chola reign Perumukkal was called Perumukkilaana Gangai Konda Nallur.

It is a hill temple.

It was built with brick and converted to stone during the period of Vikrama Chola.

Shiva was then called Thiruvaanmigai Eswaramudaiyar, Perumukkaludaiyar.

After the Cholas donations to the temple was made by Pandyas, Sambhuvaraya and Vijayanagara rulers. This has been recorded in more then 60 Vatezhuthu Inscriptions found on the temple walls dating back to 7th Century.

A cave which is found on the western side of the hill is called Sita Cave. The cave has some carving.